Phoebe Putney Health System

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemPhoebe Putney Health System
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals3
Total Beds859
Commercial/Acute Beds859
HeadquartersAlbany, GA
Websitephoebehealth.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
67% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
1 hospitals
33% of health system

Teaching Status

33%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalAcute Care Hospital691YesNo
Phoebe Sumter Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital143NoNo
Phoebe Worth Medical CenterCritical Access Hospital 25NoNo

Executive Leadership

J. Scott Steiner

President & Chief Executive Officer

Scott Steiner became President and CEO of Phoebe Putney Health System on March 1, 2019. He began his career in healthcare administration in East St. Louis, IL in 1992. Before leading Phoebe, he worked as an executive with Tenet…

Dawn Benson

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Dawn Benson is a Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Phoebe and is responsible for oversight and guidance of legal matters affecting facilities and organizations of Phoebe. Dawn's extensive healthcare regulatory and…

Jessica Castle

Chief Experience & Marketing Officer

Jessica Castle is Chief Experience and Marketing Officer for Phoebe Putney Health System. Jessica and her team are tasked with helping elevate patient experiences across the system, working with cross-functional teams to identify and…

Brian Church

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer

Brian Church is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Phoebe Putney Health System. He joined Phoebe in 2014 after 12 years at a large not-for-profit healthcare system in southwest Florida. He is a fellow of…

Dianna Grant, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dianna Grant, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. Prior to joining Phoebe, she served as Chief Medical Officer for several prominent healthcare organizations, including Next Level Health Partners, a Medicaid Managed Health Plan in the Chicago area. Dr. Grant has extensive experience in creating cultures centered on safety and her expertise includes community health and data analytics, which she has used to help Phoebe expand access to care and improve community health in southwest Georgia. She is also an advocate for Phoebe's physicians and provides leadership for the medical staff. A native of Mississippi, Dr. Grant earned her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University and was Chief Resident at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She completed additional studies at Harvard University, Northwestern University, and the University of California. Before transitioning to executive leadership, she practiced as a family medicine physician for 27 years. Dr. Grant has been with Phoebe Putney Health System for over three years as of a report in early 2024, focusing on evolving the system to be more integrated within the community and leading patient safety initiatives. She has also led vaccination efforts in Southwest Georgia.

Anthony Lewis

Chief Human Resources Officer

Anthony Lewis is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. He was born in Nashville, TN, and raised in Lithonia, GA. He earned an undergraduate degree from Tennessee State University and attended the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he focused on employment law, which sparked his interest in human resources. Lewis worked in HR in the banking sector for several years before dedicating the last 16 years to healthcare HR. Prior to joining Phoebe Putney Health System in February 2023, he held significant roles including Vice President and Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Ethica Health and Division Vice President of HR Operations at Consulate Health Care. His experience also includes roles at Genesis Healthcare, Sun Healthcare Group, Golden Living, and SouthTrust Bank. He is described as a seasoned human resources executive with extensive leadership experience in healthcare. Lewis is married to Michelle and they have two children, Kara and John.

Jonathan McGuire

Chief Compliance Officer

As Phoebe's Chief Compliance Officer, Jonathan McGuire partners with operators system-wide to identify and mitigate regulatory risk.

Jennifer Williams, PhD

Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Community Benefit Officer

Jennifer Williams, PhD, serves as the Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Community Benefit Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. Originally from Worcester, MA, she has resided in Albany, Georgia, for the past 18 years. Dr. Williams has dedicated her 26-year professional career to developing high-achieving teams in both non-profit and government sectors. She is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals to utilize their strengths and is a strong advocate for diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace cultures. Throughout her career, she has developed and facilitated training programs aimed at supporting and empowering individuals from all backgrounds. Dr. Williams holds a PhD in Policy & Administration with a concentration in Management and Leadership from Walden University. She also earned a master's degree in Public Administration from Troy University and a bachelor's degree in English from Clark University. She joined Phoebe Putney Health System in May 2020 and has since launched the corporate office of diversity, equity, and inclusion, established business resource groups, and initiated a women's mentorship program, among other initiatives.

Carolyn Higgins

President, Phoebe Foundation

Carolyn Higgins is the President and Chief Fundraising Officer for the Phoebe Foundation at Phoebe Putney Health System. She is listed as a member of the Phoebe Putney Health System's Leadership Team as the President of the Phoebe Foundation. In her role, she has been involved in the foundation's initiatives, including fundraising efforts and supporting the health system and the community.