Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | Marshall Health Network |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 3 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 3 |
| Total Beds | 963 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 963 |
| Headquarters | Huntington, WV |
| Website | marshallhealthnetwork.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 440 | Yes | No |
| Rivers Health | Acute Care Hospital | 201 | No | Yes |
| Cabell Huntington Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 322 | Yes | No |
Assumed the role in early 2025. Brings over 35 years of executive health care experience. Previously served as President and CEO of Southeast Georgia Health System.
Named to this role in April 2025. Previously served as Chief Nursing Officer for MHN. Began her 40-year career at St. Mary Medical Center (SMMC) as a surgical/trauma intensive care staff nurse and has served in a number of leadership roles there.
Named to this role in April 2025. A 21-year employee of SMMC, Mullins has worked in a variety of roles, including assistant vice president of nursing and patient services. He has also served as an RN in ICU and surgery, the clinical leader for surgery and the assistant director of surgical services. Received his Doctor of Nursing Practice and master’s degree in nursing from Ohio University.
Also serves as Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Oversees the Marshall Health clinical practices and serves as the liaison between the school of medicine and the physicians of Marshall Health Network. Most recently served as the chief clinical officer for Mountain Health Network since 2020. Prior to joining MHN, he served as the chief medical officer of Marshall Health and the vice dean of clinical affairs at the school of medicine. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Dial received his medical degree from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency.
Beth L. Hammers, MBA, is the Chief Integration & External Affairs Officer at Marshall Health Network and also serves as the vice dean for administration at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. She has over 30 years of experience in academic health care administration. Prior to the formation of Marshall Health Network, Hammers was the CEO of Marshall Health and chief administrative officer of the School of Medicine from 2011 to 2023. Throughout her tenure at Marshall Health, she has held various roles, including graduate student, director of compliance & risk management, and chief operating officer. Hammers is a two-time graduate of Marshall University, holding both a bachelor's degree in business and a Master of Business Administration from the Lewis College of Business. She is actively involved in the community, serving on numerous boards and committees, including being the president of the PROACT board of directors and vice chair of the West Virginia Library Commission. She has also served as past president of the Cabell Huntington Hospital and Mountain Health Network boards of directors. Hammers has received several accolades, including the 2016 Changing the Conversation award, being named a West Virginia Wonder Woman in 2019, a West Virginia Sharp Shooter in 2022, and the 2024 recipient of the Lewis College of Business Award of Distinction.
Dr. Shannon Browning is the Chief Medical Information Officer at Marshall Health Network. She was appointed to this role effective February 28, 2025, having previously served as the first CMIO for Marshall Health starting in January 2021. Dr. Browning is double board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and is also a trained registered pharmacist. She graduated from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, where she also completed her internal medicine-pediatrics residency and joined the faculty in 2008. In her CMIO role, she focuses on physician engagement with clinical information technology and guiding system design to improve patient care. She continues to see patients. Prior to medical school, she practiced as a pharmacist for 5 years.
David Quirke serves as the Interim Chief Information Officer at Marshall Health Network. No further details about his professional background are available in the provided search results.
Molly Frick, JD, is the Interim Chief Human Resources Officer for Marshall Health Network, effective January 2, 2025. She is a lifelong resident of Huntington and has over 25 years of professional experience. Prior to her interim appointment, she served as the Director of Human Resources for Marshall Health Network – Cabell Huntington Hospital for 10 years, where she managed various HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, leadership training, benefits administration, policy management, and employee engagement. She also oversaw the Counseling Center, Employee Assistance Program, Pastoral Care, and Chaplaincy departments and was a member of hospital and system committees. Before joining Cabell Huntington Hospital in 2014, Frick practiced law for 16 years as a managing partner at Bailes, Craig & Yon, PLLC, specializing in labor and employment, contracts, and healthcare law. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law and a bachelor's degree from Washington & Lee University.
Chadwick Smith, MD, is the Chief Population Health Officer at Marshall Health Network, where he leads the development and implementation of programs focused on improving the health and wellness of the served population. He is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. Prior to joining Marshall Health Network, Dr. Smith served as a medical director for CVS Health's payer business Aetna. His past experience also includes serving as medical director for Putnam County EMS and OEM/911, and as medical director of the St. Francis ER in Charleston. Dr. Smith earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. He has over 20 years of experience in the medical field and is an internist.
Monte Ward is the Chief Financial Officer at Marshall Health Network. He joined Cabell Huntington Hospital, part of the Marshall Health Network, in 1978 and has served as Chief Financial Officer since 1982. In his role, he is responsible for the financial operations, strategic financial outlook, leadership, and performance of the Marshall Health system, including its affiliated companies and subsidiaries. Ward is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University, as well as a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Trinity University. Prior to his time at Cabell Huntington Hospital, he worked in the healthcare division of the accounting firm Hayflich and Steinberg.
Mark Morgan is the Vice President of Physician Services at Marshall Health Network. He is a lifelong resident of the Huntington area and a graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Morgan began his career in public accounting with Trainer, Wright & Paterno, where he focused on Not-for-Profits, Health Care, and Benefit Plans, and became a Partner in 2003. He also provided interim management services in roles such as Interim CEO/Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. In 2007, he became the Chief Administrative Officer at Ultimate Health Services, Inc. (HIMG), later serving as Interim CEO and then Chief Administrative and Financial Officer. Following HIMG's acquisition by St. Mary's Medical Center in 2020, Morgan was appointed COO of St. Mary's HIMG, LLC. In May 2021, he was appointed Vice-President of Physician Services for Mountain Health Network, which is now Marshall Health Network. He is a former President of the West Virginia Medical Group Management Association and holds memberships in several professional organizations including the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the West Virginia Society of CPAs.
Melissa Eakle Leasure serves as the Vice President and General Counsel at Marshall Health Network, where she oversees all legal, insurance, risk management, and new venture affairs for the system. Prior to her role at Marshall Health Network, she was a partner at the law firm of Bailes, Craig & Sellards, focusing on general business, healthcare, real estate, and commercial transactions. Ms. Leasure is a magna cum laude graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and holds a Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law. She is also a member of the West Virginia State Bar Association.