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Chuck Mantooth Announces Retirement

Jul 15, 2024 05:09PM ● By WNC Business
BOONE - After a career spanning over three decades in healthcare leadership, Chuck Mantooth, President and CEO of UNC Health Appalachian has decided to retire, effective January 1, 2025.

Throughout his tenure, Mantooth has been a champion for patient-centered care, innovation, and community health. Some of his achievements include:

• Leading the successful affiliation with UNC Health, which brought patients additional resources and expanded access to care for the region;
• Overseeing the opening of new state-of-the-art facilities, including the new Watauga Medical Center patient care tower and advanced surgery center;
• Leading the development of the MAHEC Boone Family Medicine Residency Program;
• Implementing numerous programs focused on rural health, mental health services, and chronic disease management while improving health outcomes for the High Country community;
• Fostering a work environment that prioritizes staff development, recognition and well-being, contributing to UNCHA being recognized annually as a top employer in the healthcare industry.

Mantooth’s leadership has not only transformed UNCHA, but also positively impacted the broader healthcare landscape in northwest North Carolina. His dedication to service and excellence has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues, patients, and the community alike.

About UNC Health Appalachian:
UNC Health Appalachian is a premier healthcare provider in northwest North Carolina, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves. With a focus on patient-centered care, innovative practices, and community engagement, UNC Health Appalachian strives to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of its patients.
Source: UNC Health Appalachian