CHI St. Vincent, a leading regional health network serving Central and Southwest Arkansas, announces the appointment of Crystal Bohannan to President of CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. Bohannan moves into the role after serving as vice president of operations at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs since 2018. In her new role, she will oversee day-to-day operations and delivery of the highest quality patient care.

“Crystal brings a wealth of leadership and a deep commitment to compassionate, high-quality care that aligns perfectly with our mission,” CHI St. Vincent Market President Chad Aduddell said. “Her experience will be instrumental as we continue to grow and enhance the services we provide to our community. Under her guidance, we look forward to reaching new heights in delivering exceptional healthcare for years to come.”

Bohannan is a proven healthcare leader with nearly two decades of experience in healthcare administration. Before her role as vice president of operations, Bohannan spent more than 10 years as executive director of operational finance for St. Vincent. Before that, she was an administrator at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, where she worked for nearly a decade. 

Bohannan’s vast experience includes a focus on leadership development, improving processes that drive efficiency, and producing measurable results in quality, safety and patient experience. She has also been a champion for coworker and provider engagement, helping to build partnerships with communities across Southwest Arkansas.

“CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs has a long-standing tradition of excellence, and I am thrilled to work alongside our dedicated team to provide the utmost in quality and compassionate care to Arkansans,” Bohannan said. “Together, we will build on our strong foundation and continue to serve our community with innovative solutions and a deep commitment to health and well-being.”

Bohannan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and a Master of Business Administration from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. She is also a CPA.

Bohannan moves into the president’s role after CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs’ previous president, Dr. Doug Ross, was named president of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, a CommonSpirit hospital in Arizona.