New Chief Executive Officer of Family Health Centers Inc.
Orangeburg, SC---January 17, 2024--- The Family Health Centers, Inc. Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Dr. Ernest "Stan" Wardlaw as the new Chief Executive Officer. After an extensive search process, Dr. Wardlaw was selected for the top leadership role and assumes duties for his new role as CEO on December 2, 2024.
"The board is very excited about what Dr. Wardlaw will bring to the organization," said Mr. Julius Jones, FHC Board of Directors. "We are impressed by his strategies focused on increasing organizational efficiency, expanding patient access, and improving healthcare outcomes. Dr. Wardlaw also brings a very collaborative approach to leadership and believes wholeheartedly in our mission, vision, and core values. His extensive background in healthcare administration and his established understanding of the organization's values make him well-suited for this leadership role."
Dr. Wardlaw has 30 years of management and leadership experience. He has established a reputation as a transformational leader driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering excellence standards.
Prior to joining the Family Health Centers, Inc., Dr. Wardlaw served as Chief Executive Officer at the Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. in Camden, SC. In addition, he served as CEO of the Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center in Louisville, KY. Dr. Wardlaw has worked in a community health center since 2007 as a CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Ryan White Part C Program Manager, and Site Administrator. He also worked with the Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Department of Corrections, and Florence County and Clarendon County Drug and Alcohol Centers.
"I look forward to working at FHC and contributing to the positive impact it has on the community," said Dr. Wardlaw, CEO of FHC. The Family Health Centers, Inc. has a rich history and a longstanding commitment to making a difference in the state. As part of the team, I am eager to carry that tradition forward by collaborating with others, embracing innovative ideas, and working towards solutions that benefit everyone. Together, we can continue to build on the legacy of excellence and community-focused services."
Dr. Wardlaw holds an earned Doctor of Healthcare Administration from the Virginia University of Lynchburg, a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology) from Walden University, a Bachelor of Social Work from Howard University, and a Certificate in Public Health Management from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health and School of Business Management.
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