Wes Sigler

Bolivar Medical Center today announced that Wes Sigler has resigned his position as CEO to pursue other opportunities. Douglas Arnold, an experienced healthcare veteran, has been named interim CEO while a national search for a permanent CEO is underway, according to Robert Klein, President of the United Division of LifePoint Hospitals of which Bolivar Medical Center is a part. 

“We are fortunate to have Doug Arnold serve as our interim CEO as we launch an aggressive national search for qualified candidates to fill the top leadership role on a permanent basis,” said Klein.  “Doug is a strong leader with extensive experience and a very successful track record.”

Arnold has more than 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive.  Most recently, from 2008-2010, he served as market CEO for a four hospital system in northwest Arkansas.  Previously, from 2000-2008, Arnold held the top leadership position for three individual hospitals in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama. He holds a bachelors and masters degree from Auburn University and completed advanced graduate studies in business administration from University of South Carolina in Columbia. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. 

“With Doug’s appointment, we have taken the necessary steps to ensure stability and strong leadership until a permanent CEO is hired, “said Trena Danna, Chair of Bolivar Medical Center’s Board of Trustees.  “We are confident that we will find the right person to lead the hospital in the future.”

About LifePoint Hospitals
Bolivar Medical Center is part of LifePoint Hospitals, a leading hospital company focused on providing quality healthcare services close to home.  Through its subsidiaries, LifePoint operates 52 hospital campuses in 17 states, including two hospitals in West Virginia.  With a mission of “Making Communities Healthier,” LifePoint is the sole community hospital provider in the majority of the communities it serves.  More information about the Company, which is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, can be found on its website, www.LifePointHospitals.com.  All references to “LifePoint,” “LifePoint Hospitals,” or the “Company” used in this release refer to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. or its affiliates. 

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