Nantes has been named CEO of Valley Health Virginia Business “2022 Power List”.
Winchester, VA, September 2, 2022 — Mark Nantz, president and CEO of Winchester-based Valley Health System, named Virginia Business magazine’s third annual “Virginia 500” list of the Commonwealth’s top leaders. He is one of 13 hospital and health system leaders selected from the healthcare/biotech/pharmaceutical sector.
Nantz joined Valley Health in 2020 in the third month of the Covid-19 pandemic, and his initial efforts focused on ensuring employee and patient safety, financial stability and a strong relationship with purpose. As a passionate advocate for Valley Health caregivers, he has secured board approval for two wage protection measures when many health systems choose to lay off workers and has been a leading voice in the debate over health care worker vaccinations.
The Virginia 500 is like the Fortune 500, but instead of focusing on companies, it’s about people, editor Richard Foster explained in the Aug. 31 special issue. “We strive to document the most powerful and influential leaders and executives in Virginia in 20 major sectors.” Individuals are not selected but are selected after research by the editorial staff.
“I am honored to be among these broad and distinguished leaders who are making a difference in the lives of Virginians,” Nantz said. “I love what I do, and I’m proud of our caregivers everywhere who serve our community and ensure our patients receive the highest quality, compassionate care.”
Valley Health It is a not-for-profit health system serving more than 500,000 people in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, the Eastern Panhandle and Potomac Highlands of West Virginia, and Western Maryland. As a healthcare provider, employer and community partner, Valley Health is committed to improving the region’s health. The system includes six hospitals, more than 70 medical practices and urgent care centers, outpatient rehabilitation and fitness, medical transportation, long-term care and home health. www.valleyhealthlink.com
