In May, Walker Baptist Medical Center (WBMC) named Suzanne Pugh as its Chief Operating Officer. Pugh previously served as the hospital's associate administrator.

"With more than 20 years of proven and successful healthcare leadership, Suzanne is certainly deserving of this advancement," said Walker Baptist Medical Center CEO, Mike Neuendorf.

"I am excited for this opportunity to grow in my career at Walker Baptist Medical Center," said Pugh. "I look forward to continuing to work with our employees and physicians as we strive to provide quality, compassionate care to our patients."