Navicent Health’s Ninfa Saunders named CEO of the year

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Alliance of Hospitals named President and CEO of Navicent Health, Dr. Ninfa Saunders, as it’s CEO of the Year for 2014.

The award is given every year to a CEO who has pushed their institution to be successful while continuing to provide the best care possible for the community.

President of the Georgia Alliance of Hospitals, Monty Veazey says, “Dr. Saunders has taken a strong hospital and made its future even more compelling. She exemplifies dedication and excellence and that is why the Alliance is proud to recognize her.”

Saunders is an active member of the Governor’s Georgia Cancer Coalition and was named one of Georgia’s “Most Powerful and Influential Women” in 2013.