Special to IFN
Wendy Troutman has been name director of corporate wellness for Iredell Health System.
A 25-year employee of the nonprofit, Troutman began her journey as a CNA. She went on to earn her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Catawba Valley Community College and her BSN, MSN, and FNP from Chamberlain University. She is a certified BLS instructor and an Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner.
The transition to Wellness is a natural fit for Troutman.
“Wellness and diabetes are close to my heart as a type 1 diabetic with several diabetic relatives,” shared Troutman. “I’m an eighth-generation Troutman and the health and wellness of this community mean a great deal to me.”
Troutman has spent the past year improving Iredell Physician Network’s education programming, implementing competencies, and overseeing onboarding training. In her new role she will oversee various departments, including the Wellness & Diabetes Center, industrial clinics, corporate wellness programming, and Iredell Occupational Medicine.
“I’ve spent the majority of my adult life working at Iredell. It feels like home,” she said.
In her free time, Troutman enjoys spending time with her large family, including two grandchildren, 10 bonus grandchildren, a goldendoodle named Stevie Nicks, and an Aussiedoodle named Etta James that keep her hopping and bring lots of joy. She enjoys traveling, particularly to Hawaii, where she has visited four times.
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 nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; more than 2,200 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.