Ms. Dugger leads the 25-bed Banner Lesser Medical Center, a critical care hospital located in northeastern California at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada. Originally opened in 1883, it was absorbed by Phoenix-based Banner Health in 1999. Banner Health built a new facility for the community, and the new Banner Lassen Medical Center opened in May 2003 and continues to expand service lines such as orthopedics and general surgery. Ms. Dugger is also CEO of Platte County Hospital, another 25-bed critical care facility adjacent to the Laramie Mountain Range in Wyoming. Opened in 1955, the facility has undergone several remodels to remain at the forefront of technology, including enhancements to the operating rooms, medical imaging and other areas. Ms. Dugger, with 35 years of healthcare experience, is responsible for overseeing patient care and safety, financial stability, strategic planning, employee engagement and community relations for these two critical care hospitals. She has improved quality scores and focused on excellent patient care throughout the hospitals, maintaining a strong focus on collaboration with community partners.
