Hannah Henry has been appointed as chief executive officer of Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan
NEWNAN, Ga., Jan. 28, 2025 - Hannah Henry has been appointed as chief executive officer of Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan. The 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at 2101 E. Newnan Crossing Blvd. in Newnan, Georgia. The hospital is a joint venture between Encompass Health and Piedmont.
“As an Atlanta native, it is an honor to be selected as CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan,” said Henry. “It is my top priority that we provide high-quality, compassionate care for this community and foster a culture where patients, families and hospital team members have the best possible experience.”
Henry previously served as a vice president of operations for WellStar Health System and Emory Healthcare, where she led clinical operations and played a key role in driving strategic growth initiatives. She also brings experience in human resources with success in creating an engaged workforce and maintaining high employee retention rates. Henry began her career with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in the Aeronautical Missiles and Weapons unit. She was responsible for the success of armament programs in the DOD’s portfolio.
“Hannah is a highly accomplished leader and a results-focused healthcare executive,” said Ronnie Wagley, president of Encompass Health’s South Atlantic region. “She has a proven track record of leading hospital-wide initiatives for patient care and experience, value improvement, compliance and program development. We are excited she is leading our hospital team.”
"We are thrilled to welcome Hannah as the new CEO of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan,” said Stephen Porter, corporate senior vice president of Piedmont Healthcare. “Her leadership, vision and passion for patient care make her the perfect fit for our Piedmont-Encompass Health family. We look forward to the incredible impact she will make for our team and the community we serve.”
Henry holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Mercer University and a Master of Business Administration from Georgia College and State University. She enjoys volunteering with the American Heart Association and United Way of Greater Atlanta.