LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK)-- Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) announced on Monday its new chief executive officer (CEO), who is set to start in September.

LRMC named accomplished healthcare executive and East Texas native, Patrick Swindle, as their new CEO on Monday morning. Swindle currently serves as CEO of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, an acute care hospital. Under his leadership, the hospital has "consistently delivered high-quality, patient-centered care, with a CMS 4-star rating and straight Leapfrog A's since 2020."

At Harker Heights, Swindle leads hospital operations and strategic growth across multiple care centers, including a large physician group of 19 clinics and five urgent care centers.

"Swindle brings strategic leadership and operational know-how, and community

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