Hilton Head Island, S.C. – August 6, 2018 – Hilton Head Regional Healthcare is pleased to welcome Sondra Smith as its new Chief Strategy Officer, effective August 6, 2018.

In this role, Smith will use data to analyze market dynamics, trends and competition. She’ll then implement strategies to advance the system’s growth, patient experience and physician alignment. Smith will be responsible for leading innovative ideas to improve practices that are currently in place at Hilton Head Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital, the Bluffton Medical Campus and the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center.

“Sondra brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to our team,” said Jeremy Clark, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare CEO. “Her attention to detail and bold, innovative approach to challenges will be a great asset to us all as we expand our services to better serve our surrounding communities.”

“I am excited about joining the team,” shared Sondra Smith. “When I interviewed with the team at Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, I felt their excitement and energy and I wanted to be a part of it! My goal is to really learn the healthcare needs of the community and develop strategies to meet those needs. I look forward to building relationships and services that allow HHRH to provide world-class healthcare to patients close to home.”

Smith joins Hilton Head Regional from Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia where she served as the Vice President of Strategic Planning and Development for more than 10 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia before completing a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Troy State University. Smith is also a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

To interview Sondra Smith about her new role with Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, please contact PR Manager Daisy Burroughs at 803-833-0104, email daisy.burroughs@tenethealth.com, or Marketing Manager Katy Waronsky at 843-793-7281, email Katy.Waronsky@tenethealth.com.