Paula Bell, PharmD, recently made the leap in late May from pharmacy leadership to CEO of Paris, Tenn.-based Henry County Medical Center.  With a deep clinical background and personal ties to the hospital, including being born there, Dr. Bell shared with Becker’s how her personal connection to the community and her experience in pharmacy has helped inform her approach to leadership. 

Question: You’ve made a significant transition from director of pharmacy to hospital CEO. What inspired you to take on the new leadership role?  Dr. Paula Bell: Serving my hometown for the last 11 years has given me the most job satisfaction I have ever had in my career. It is special to take care of people you have known my entire life and to play a role in the healthcare services we provide at Henry County.

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