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Facebook, Martin General Hospital, Sept. 13, 2018.
This was a preview when Martin General Hospital was a major sponsor for Stampede. Joanie White-Wagoner introduced the entertainer and was there for the two day event. (Facebook, Martin General Hospital, Oct. 24.2018)
“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the physicians, nurses, and clinicians as well as members of all departments who stayed at the hospital through the entire storm to care for patients. This dedication demonstrates your hard work and commitment to our mission and those we serve across Martin County and surrounding communities. It’s not always easy, and our patients, their families and our community are better overall because of your passion and diligence,” said Joan White-Wagoner, CEO of Martin General. (Martin General Hospital, Sept. 19, 2018)
Joanie White-Wagoner counts down to the official opening of Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway. (Baptist Health, Sept. 16, 2016)
Joanie White-Wagoner has been named as the vice president and administrator of the soon-to-be-opened Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway.
Joanie is a U.S. Air Force veteran with more than 18 years of leadership experience in the healthcare setting. She comes to Baptist Health from Midlothian, Texas, where she has been serving as the COO/administrator of Texas General Hospital. She previously served as vice president of operations and chief of Health Administration Services based out of the Veterans Health Administration in Dublin, GA. (Arkansas Medical News, Mar. 1, 2016)
Baptist Health is gearing up for the grand opening of its new hospital in Conway…
“We are extremely excited,” Joanie White-Wagnor, Baptist Health VP Admin said. “It’s important to be able to open up another alternative for healthcare here in Faulkner County.” (KARK, Aug. 3, 2016)
Outlook Conway dives deep into key issues that directly affect the North Metro economy…Experts in healthcare, residential real estate and energy will deliver insight and forecasts regarding these important topics. In addition, we will hear directly from the new leaders of Conway Corp, University of Central Arkansas and the City of Conway about their vision for the Conway area. (Conway Chamber of Commerce, May 16, 2017)
Effective April 16, 2018, Martin General Hospital is pleased to announce that Joan (Joanie) White-Wagoner, MBA, MHA, FACHE, has been named chief executive officer. John Jacobson, CFO of Martin General Hospital, has served as interim CEO and will work with Ms. White-Wagoner to ensure a smooth transition. (Martin General Hospital, Apr. 9, 2018)
Martin General Hospital will return to its normal schedule on Saturday starting at 7 a.m.
Outpatient and clinic operations will start operating on a normal schedule on Monday.
The hospital sustained no damage and never experienced power or water outage.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the people of our state as they continue to manage devastating flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Florence,” said Joan White-Wagoner, CEO. (WNCT, Sept. 12, 2018)
“This is yet another exciting milestone on this new campus as we continue to add services for our patients,” said Joanie White-Wagoner, vice-president and administrator of Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway. “We’ve not only built a beautiful facility that will make every family proud, but we’re introducing laborists to our community taking delivery of babies to another level of care.” (Baptist Health, Feb. 2, 2017)
Baptist Health is gearing up for the opening of a brand new hospital in Conway.
The 260,000 square foot facility will be the first in the state to have smart beds throughout the hospital, and Channel 7 got a sneak peek inside as the new medical center is just weeks from opening.
Inside, workers are putting the final touches on the brand new hospital.
"When I got here 7 months ago, most of the facility was still metal beams," said hospital administrator Joanie White-Wagoner. "So for the last seven months, I've been able to see the hospital take shape and become what you see today." (KATV, Aug. 25, 2016)
By Joanie White-Wagoner
Often managers and directors are hired because they have become known as experts in their departments or they have been with the organization for several years and want to advance. But are you setting these great employees up for success with this new advancement in their career? (Healthcare Business Today, Mar. 18, 2020)
(Baptist Health, June 2, 2016)
After more-than two years of construction and preparation, Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway officially opened its doors today at 7 a.m. for patients.
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway Vice President and Administrator Joanie White-Wagoner spoke to hospital employees via the intercom system shortly before 7 a.m. and the hospital’s chaplain, Laurie Cox, led the group in prayer before White-Wagoner started a 10-second countdown ending with cheers from employees. Within 12 minutes, the emergency department had seen its first patient. (Fox16, Sept. 16, 2016)
By Joanie White-Wagoner
Launching a major capital project is a challenging and rewarding undertaking, especially in health care, where your new facility will transform and save lives. Whether a new hospital, clinic or urgent care, it is critical that you have a strategic plan in place as you navigate the difficult nuances of following a capital project through to completion. (Healthcare Business Today, Feb. 15, 2020)
When Joanie White-Wagoner was growing up in Pennsylvania, instead of watching cartoons on Saturday mornings, she’d go to the hospital and hand out magazines and pitchers of ice to patients.
“I don’t remember a time I wasn’t around a hospital,” she said.
White-Wagoner, 39, is the administrator and vice president of the $150 million Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway that was scheduled to open Friday. As she sat in the hospital chapel to be interviewed, workers were busy cleaning floors inside and finishing installing signage on the exterior of the three-story building on Exchange Avenue. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Sept. 18, 2016)
The $150 million Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway will start taking its first patients at 7 a.m. on Sept. 16.
The hospital will open with a fully functioning emergency department and an eight-bed intensive care unit, Joanie White-Wagoner, the vice president and administrator for the hospital, told Arkansas Business last week. (Keller Williams, July 26, 2016)