TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce Christine Lunger as its new chief nursing officer. Lunger will oversee nursing operations at the 109-bed acute care hospital dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas.

“I am very excited to have Christine be a part of our team and the exciting things happening at our hospital this year,” says Sean Patterson, chief executive officer. “I am very confident she will be an advocate for our nurses and will make a positive impact for 2025 and beyond.”

Lunger has been part of the HCA Healthcare family for more than 15 years, most recently serving as the associate chief nursing officer at TriStar Summit Medical Center. Prior to her time at TriStar Summit, Lunger held successive leadership positions at TriStar Skyline Medical Center, including director of the Critical Care Unit and associate chief nursing officer.

"I’m thrilled to be joining the TriStar NorthCrest family and look forward to working alongside the incredible team of nurses, physicians, colleagues and board members to continue delivering the best possible care to our patients in Springfield and surrounding communities," said Lunger.

Lunger received a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from Chamberlain University and a bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey. She has also served on several non-profit and professional boards, including the Metro Nashville Public Schools Healthcare Academy, YELL Team Member, L’Evate Program and American Heart Association Heart Walk. She was also a Leadership Goodlettsville Program participant and was awarded the March of Dimes Nurse Executive of the Year.

About TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. We offer an array of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women’s care and diagnostic imaging. For more information, call TriStar MedLine® at 615-342-1919. Visit us at TriStarHealth.com/Northcrest.

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is pleased to welcome Lauren Kane, MBA, BSN, RN, as chief nursing officer. Kane will oversee the professional practice of nursing and provide strategic nursing leadership at TriStar Hendersonville. She will also be a member of the executive leadership team.

“Lauren is a relational leader, and it's clear that she will be a great addition to our team,” said Justin Coury, chief executive officer. “Her strong track record shows that she is devoted to supporting nurses and providing the highest quality care to patients. I am confident that she will continue to enhance TriStar Hendersonville’s robust, collaborative nursing culture.”

With 14 years of nursing experience, Kane most recently served as associate chief nursing officer at TriStar Skyline Medical Center, where she oversaw 700 caregivers across the hospital. Prior to that, she served in successive leadership roles at TriStar Centennial Medical Center team, including bedside nurse, manager and director of medical/surgical nursing.

Throughout her career, Kane has demonstrated an exceptional ability to strengthen and engage nursing teams, successfully retaining some of the most talented nurses within her hospitals. Her commitment to nursing excellence and her focus on delivering high-quality care align perfectly with TriStar Hendersonville’s values.

Kane received her bachelor’s degree from Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. She also received a Master of Business Administration from Western Governor’s University.

About TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 159-bed facility providing quality healthcare to Sumner and surrounding counties for more than 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, is a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a newly designated Level III Trauma Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville features a 10-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services. TriStar Hendersonville also offers emergency services, cardiology, neurology, orthopedic, surgical and wound care services. For more information, call TriStar MedLine® at 615-342-1919. Visit us at TriStarHealth.com/Hendersonville, “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.

About TriStar Health

TriStar Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the region, comprised of ten hospitals, 21 imaging centers, 110 physician offices, six freestanding ERs, eight outpatient surgery centers, 18 CareNow® Urgent Care centers and ten medical parks. TriStar Health utilizes advances in clinical technology and innovative procedures while delivering high-quality care. The TriStar Health network had over 900,000 encounters last year, including 478,000 ER visits, 93,000 inpatient admissions and 8,000 babies delivered. The network is supported by over 2,400 physicians and 10,000 employees – including more than 2,800 nurses – who, above all else, are committed to the care and improvement of human life. TriStar Health is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services. Learn more at TriStarHealth.com.

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