Capella Health

Olympia, WA. May 19, 2014 – Bill Southwick has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Capital Medical Center (CMC), effective May 19, according to Jim Geist, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As Chief Operating Officer, Southwick will have operational oversight for the hospital’s laboratory, pharmacy, imaging services, advanced wound care center, rehabilitation services, food services, environmental services, engineering services and security.

Having worked in hospitals for 23 years, including the last 17 in leadership roles, Southwick brings significant experience to his new position. He comes to Capital Medical Center from Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ, where he served as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Prior to that, he was CNO at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City. In addition to his CNO responsibilities, he has also had operational oversight for other clinical and non-clinical departments.

A native of Idaho, Southwick holds a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing as well as a master’s degree in nursing education, both from Idaho State University. In addition to his CNO experience, Southwick also has extensive experience as a Staff Nurse and as a Nurse Educator. He has achieved nurse executive, advanced-board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

An Eagle Scout, Southwick enjoys volunteering time with the Boy Scouts of America. He is also fluent in Italian. He and his wife have four children and just celebrated their 25th anniversary.

About Capital Medical Center

Capital Medical Center is a 110-bed full service hospital providing a comprehensive range of medical services and high quality care to Thurston County and surrounding communities in an affordable and easily accessible manner. Last month, CMC announced a new collaboration with UW Medicine, designed to provide seamless access to the highest level of care for advanced services while allowing the organizations to work together to continue improving the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of care in the South Sound. Part of the Capella Healthcare family of hospitals, Capital Medical strives to be a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork, and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of the community and region. For more information, go online to www.CapitalMedical.com.

About Capella Healthcare

Capella Healthcare partners with communities to build strong local healthcare systems that are known for quality patient care. Based in Franklin, Tenn., Capella owns and/or operates 13 acute care and specialty hospital facilities in six states. With the philosophy that all health care is local, Capella collaborates with each hospital’s medical staff, board and community leadership to take care to the next level. The company has access to significant leadership and financial resources, investing in its family of hospitals to strengthen and expand services and facilities. The company was recognized in 2012 and 2013 by Modern Healthcare as one of the nation’s fastest growing health care companies. Twitter: @CapellaHealth

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