Wythe County Community Hospital Names Plant Operations Director
July 31, 2024
WCCH's newly named Director of Plant Operations John Ganley
Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) is pleased to announce that John Ganley, an accomplished professional with over 35 years of experience has accepted the position of Plant Operations Director.
Ganley holds an impressive array of certifications, including Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Senior American Society Healthcare Engineering (SASHE), and DNV-Certified Healthcare Operations Professional (Basic) - CHOP(B). Ganley is also a graduate of the Connecticut Municipal Police Academy.
“We are excited about John joining the team. His proven track record of leading healthcare, safety, emergency management, engineering, facilities, and project management will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our hospital and our community,” said Chief Financial Officer Donald Hayes (CFO) of Wythe County Community Hospital. “His broad experience in different healthcare systems makes him an ideal fit for his new role at WCCH.”
Born and raised in Bethel, Connecticut, Ganley has lived in various parts of the country, gaining valuable experience at each stop. He spent 22 years in Rockford, Illinois, working with Rockford Health System, and another 15 years in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with FirstHealth of the Carolinas.
Ganley has been married to his wife Julie for 27 years and they have recently moved to Wytheville. I He has two children Michelle and Robert and Julie has two sons Chris and Shaun. Together have eleven grandchildren.
Beyond his professional and family life, Ganley has a passion for racing. He competed in the NASCAR Northern Series, with Rockford, Illinois serving as his home track.
About Wythe County Community Hospital
Wythe County Community Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is a leading hospital company dedicated to providing quality healthcare services close to home. A 100-bed, acute care community hospital, Wythe County Community Hospital offers a wide range of services including 24-hour Emergency Care, Surgical Services, Extended Care Services, Intensive Care, Women's Services, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Sleep Lab, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Hospice, Home Health, Cardiology, Respiratory, Cancer Services, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, Community, and WorkPoint Wellness Occupational Medicine. WCCH is fully accredited by TJC and we are an accredited Chest Pain Center, certified by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. For more information about Wythe County Community Hospital, please call 276.228.0200 or visit www.WCCHcares.com. For more information about Lifepoint Health, visit www.Lifepointhealth.net.
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