Memphis, Tenn., May 21, 2003 - Baptist Memorial Health Care recently named John Tompkins administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Blytheville.

Tompkins has been with Baptist for more than 20 years, serving most recently as administrator and CEO for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Osceola. Prior to serving at Baptist Osceola, Tompkins was administrator and CEO for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville.

“With his extensive experience in administration within the Baptist system, John is an excellent person for this position,” said David Hogan, chief operating officer and executive vice president for Baptist Memorial Health Care. “He will help Baptist Blytheville continue to grow and provide high-quality health care to the community.”

Tompkins is replacing Brandt Wright who will become administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville in Collierville, Tenn.

“John is a real asset to our organization,” said Randy King, vice president and East Arkansas and West Tennessee market leader for Baptist Memorial Health Care. “He is committed to keeping quality health care closer to home for the citizens of Mississippi County.”

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Blytheville is a full-service hospital with 168 beds and offers a 20-bed senior care unit, a fitness and wellness center, advanced cancer treatment, a sleep disorders laboratory, progressive women’s services and Baptist Home Care & Hospice services.

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