Special to IFN
Iredell Health System announced Tuesday that Georgia Marie Hayworth has been hired as director of Respiratory Therapy.
Hayworth earned her respiratory therapy degree from Catawba Valley Community College, her Bachelor of Business Administration from Strayer University, and is currently completing her Master of Science in Management. She has more than 15 years of experience in respiratory therapy in both supervisor and director capacities. At her previous employer, she collaborated with local pulmonary care offices in a rural community to establish a pulmonary function lab.
“I am most excited about my new role for the opportunities I can bring to the department,” said Hayworth. “I plan to take respiratory therapy to new levels and give a higher level of autonomy for the amazing respiratory therapists at Iredell.”
Hayworth was drawn to Iredell Health System because of the hometown family feel.
“I chose Iredell because of the hospital’s ability to give back to the community. Everyone is kind and the smiles resonate when employees pass each other in the halls,” she said.
Iredell Health’s leadership is confident in Hayworth’s abilities and passion for driving quality improvements.
“Her vision for enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a supportive environment for staff aligns perfectly with our mission and values,” said Larry Pizzorni, assistant vice president of Ancillary & Support Services.
Hayworth is excited about her new opportunity.
“Being able to accomplish my dreams and aspirations is near and dear to my heart. I plan to grow with my team and continue to make Iredell the best place for healing,” she said.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; close to 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.