DANVILLE, Va. (July 1, 2010) - Suzanne (Sue) Milas has been named the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Danville Regional Medical Center. Milas has served as the interim CNO since early May.

As Chief Nursing Officer, Milas will have the ultimate administrative responsibility for all nursing standards, practice, policies and procedures at the hospital.

“Sue has demonstrated that she has the proven experience and leadership necessary to serve as Chief Nursing Officer,” said Eric Deaton, CEO of Danville Regional. “We are happy to welcome her as a permanent member of the Danville Regional family.”

Milas brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to her role as Chief Nursing Officer. She is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and she has served in several executive leadership roles, including as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer for Duke Memorial Hospital in Peru, Ind., Vice President for Patient Care at Parkway Regional Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga. and as the Vice President for Patient Care at Pocono Health System in East Stroudsburg, Pa.  Most recently, Milas served as the Interim Vice President of Clinical Operations for St. Catherine Regional Hospital in Charlestown, Ind. before coming to Danville Regional.

Her expertise extends to patient-focused quality care, program development, clinical operations and accreditation development and preparation, among others.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far at Danville Regional and I am looking forward to working closer with our dedicated and highly skilled nurses, as well as getting involved in the community,” said Milas. “We have a great team focused on providing great care to our patients.”

Milas received a Masters in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American College of Health Care Executives and the National Association of Female Executives.

Danville Regional is the leading medical center in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina, providing open heart surgery and advanced cancer treatment. Approximately 140 physicians are on the medical staff. The medical center employs approximately 1,400 people.

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