Sean Johnson, CEO of Baptist Medical Center Yazoo, is resigning to accept the leadership post at a hospital in Magee.
Johnson said that it was a difficult decision to make because he loves the people he works with and the community, but he believes it is the right decision for his career.
“The privilege to represent Baptist the past four years has been a tremendous honor,” Johnson said. “I’m grateful for the administration team and our local board members who have been overwhelmingly supportive of our hospitals as well as me personally. Without a question, I have truly enjoyed working with the employees in both Attala and Yazoo counties. I have developed numerous personal and professional relationships that will continue.”
In addition to his duties at the hospital, Johnson has been a leader in the community. He is a past president of the Yazoo City Rotary Club and a member of the board of directors of the Yazoo Chamber of Commerce.
Johnson also recently began serving as the CEO of the Baptist hospital in Attala County while continuing to serve as CEO in Yazoo.
Johnson has worked in healthcare as a CEO for 13 years. He became CEO of Baptist Medical Center Yazoo in November 2013 and CEO of Baptist Medical Center Attala in February 2017.
Chris Anderson, vice president of Mississippi operations for Baptist Memorial Heath Care, said Johnson’s leadership is appreciated.
“He has been a strong leader in our system, and we are a better organization as a result of his contributions,” Anderson said.
During his tenure at Baptist, Johnson has led efforts to bring additional physicians to the Attala and Yazoo communities, expanded outpatient services, led expansion of physician clinics, enhanced Baptist’s swing bed program and earned rural health certification.
Johnson’s last day will be January 11, 2018.
