Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
12/21/2022
CLARKSVILLE, TN (December 21, 2022) – The Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville board of trustees has named Andrew (Drew) Emery as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer effective January 23, 2023. Emery comes to the hospital from Woodland Heights Medical Center, a 149-bed hospital in Lufkin, Texas, where he has served as CEO since 2019.
Successes during his tenure at Woodland Heights include growing inpatient admissions, reducing hospital acquired infections, establishing the only Level III NICU within 90 miles, and overseeing multiple expansion and construction projects. The hospital has earned an A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for three consecutive years.
Emery previously served as CEO of a 208-bed hospital in Punta Gorda, Florida, where he expanded offerings for behavioral health patients, led implementation of a best practice orthopedic program, and led his hospital in sustaining operations through Hurricane Irma.
“Over his 12 years of executive leadership, he has demonstrated an ability to forge strong relationships with physicians and engage with employees, making Drew an excellent choice to lead our hospital,” said Alan Werner, MD, Chair of Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville Board of Trustees. “We were impressed by his skills and passion for creating an environment that supports the caregiving team and leads to a great experience for patients.”
“I’m impressed by the dedication and commitment of the hospital’s physicians, employees and trustees and look forward to supporting their work,” said Emery. “This is a strong team with many opportunities and it is a privilege to join with them in advancing clinical care and services for the community.”
Emery holds both a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Health Administration from the University of Florida, receiving the Faculty Award for Excellence from the University of Florida MHA Program. He has been involved in his community through board appointments on the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, YMCA, and many other organizations and serves as a youth soccer coach.
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