The Shadow
LOW MOOR – LewisGale Hospital Alleghany has announced the appointment of Lori Barbour to Administrative Director.
Barbour has served as the interim Administrative Director since October of 2011, and assumed her permanent position this month. She will have supervisory responsibility for radiology, lab, and medical office buildings along with other duties.
“I am honored to accept this position,” said Barbour. “I am committed to helping our hospital continue to offer the community high-quality care that’s patient centered.”
In her 19 years with LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, Barbour has served in several key roles including physician recruiter, medical staff coordinator and most recently as the ethics and compliance officer.
“Lori has performed exceptionally well in her interim capacity over the last several months and I am delighted that she has agreed to remain in this position,” said Greg Madsen, CEO, LewisGale Hospital Alleghany. “We greatly appreciate the intellect and insight she brings to our management team.”
LewisGale Hospital Alleghany is part of LewisGale Regional Health System. LewisGale Regional Health System includes 38 HCA-owned patient care facilities including four hospitals, two regional cancer centers, six outpatient centers and affiliations with nearly 700 physicians, including 135 employed providers and 550 independent physicians.
With more than 3,300 employees, its annual payroll and benefits is $220.5 million. The system also paid $33 million in taxes and provided more than $86 million in uncompensated care to those most in need in 2010 alone.
LewisGale is also part of HCA Virginia, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare provider in the Commonwealth with more than 13,000 employees. For more information see www.lewisgale.com.
