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Richard Tugman is no longer just the interim President and CEO of Centra Health. The hospital system’s board of directors appointed him to the role full-time during their meeting last week. Board members said that during an interim period in the role, Tugman demonstrated the strong leadership necessary for guiding a complex health system.

“Richard’s performance since his appointment in March 2024 as Interim President & CEO, in addition to his leadership in the same role in 2021, validated the board’s full confidence, as well as that of our providers, Caregivers, and members of the communities in which Centra serves.

He has the ability to strategically guide the organization in its mission to provide access to the best healthcare now and into the future as we adapt to a challenging and changing healthcare environment,” said Centra Board Chair, Thomas Nygaard, M.D.

Centra’s journey as the region’s community-centered healthcare provider is marked by periods of transformation and growth, always with a focus on making healthcare accessible, convenient and reliable as our Caregivers deliver personalized and compassionate care.

Board members said Centra continues to focus on the needs of the community and values the feedback and input from patients, community leaders and medical and healthcare experts, as we advance health and healing in our region.