The Board of Directors of Hammond-Henry Hospital announces the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer David Smith, MBA, FACHE. Smith brings more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field with a broad background in critical access, acute, and ambulatory care operations.

An effective leader, David has proven results in market expansion, cost containment, improved efficiencies, and significant enhancements in revenue. David will spearhead Hammond-Henry Hospital's operations starting in January, succeeding Interim CEO Dave Shannon. Smith will be an employee of Ovation Healthcare, serving HHH and reporting to its governing board.

"On behalf of Ovation Healthcare and our CEO, Dr. Dwayne Gunter, we're thrilled David has chosen to accept this role and serve Geneseo and its surrounding communities," said Chip Holmes, Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations. "With his enthusiasm and strategic vision, he will provide outstanding leadership to Hammond-Henry Hospital."

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently awarded Colton Anderson, Director of Clinic Services, its "4 Under 40" honor for exemplary leadership, during the organization's 20th Anniversary Annual Conference, held at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign.

He is joined in this state network honor by Ashlyn Housewright, Executive Director of Community Health & Wellness, Memorial Hospital, Carthage; Lindsey Culver, Director of Radiology, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville; and Jessica Diane Carter, Director of Nursing Services, Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado.

Hammond-Henry Hospital is a proud partner of the Geneseo Dementia Task Force and encourages you to donate any durable medical equipment you can to this very worthy cause! Proceeds from the durable medical equipment drive will benefit Rebuilding Together Henry County. Equipment will be accepted at the Geneseo, Illinois Police Department December 1-31. Thanks in advance for your support!