PruittHealth Announces New Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Daniel O. Wyman Brings More Than 20 Years of Health Care Experience to PruittHealth

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Oct 20, 2014, 03:18 ET

NORCROSS, Ga., Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PruittHealth announces Daniel O. Wyman, MD, MPH will join the organization as Chief Medical Officer, bringing more than 20 years of health care experience and leadership. Dr. Wyman comes to PruittHealth from the United States Air Force, where he served as the Air Combat Command Chief Medical Officer and Command Surgeon. In his new role of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Wyman will further champion for the delivery of quality care to PruittHealth's seamless network of 170 provider locations, supporting 24,000 patients.

"We are excited to welcome Dr. Wyman to the PruittHealth family. His expertise and excellent character will significantly contribute to all aspects of our organization as we strive to provide the highest quality care," said Neil L. Pruitt, Jr., Chairman & C.E.O. of PruittHealth, "Adding Dr. Wyman to our already dynamic team of providers will ensure continued progress towards our goal of providing superior care and exceeding the expectations of our patients and customers every day."

Dr. Wyman brings to PruittHealth proven health care leadership, ranging from managing outpatient clinics and multispecialty teaching hospitals to being responsible for all health care operations within Air Combat Command for 250,000 beneficiaries across 13 bases and 300 operating locations worldwide. Throughout his career in the Air Force, Dr. Wyman has held a number of prestigious medical positions, including Chief of Family Practice, Squadron Flight Surgeon, Commander, Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, and most recently, Command Surgeon at Langley Air Force Base.

Dr. Wyman earned his bachelor's degree from the United States Air Force Academy and medical degree from The University of Nevada School of Medicine. He also received a Masters of Public Health from The University of Texas School of Public Health.

About PruittHealth
Since 1969, PruittHealth has been providing high quality health care services throughout the Southeastern United States. The family of providers is well known for its holistic model of care, as well as its proactive performance improvement programs, and its continuous commitment to caring and to quality. The PruittHealth family owns and operates hundreds of locations, and touches the lives of more than 24,000 patients each day throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Care is provided to customers by way of skilled nursing centers, home health and hospice agencies, assisted living and independent living communities. PruittHealth also provides institutional pharmacy and medical supply services, and programs in rehabilitation, nutrition, adult day care, and care management. For more information please visit: www.PruittHealth.com.

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