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Detmetiros McBride has been named assistant vice president of the Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System.
McBride has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, including hospital and clinic settings and medical device and pharmaceutical industries. He earned his undergraduate degree in kinesiology from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho and his Master of Healthcare Administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, La.
“Detmetiros comes with a wealth of knowledge in both primary care and specialty clinics. His years of experience will help to continue pushing Iredell Physician Network to being a top decile network,” said Damon Hays, vice president of the Iredell Physician Network.
In his new role, McBride will be responsible for establishing objectives, planning, leadership, staffing and directing assigned departments and areas of responsibility across the Iredell Physician Network.
“I chose Iredell Health System because it is a locally owned and managed nonprofit health system with a strong mission to inspire wellbeing, a deep commitment to meeting the needs of the community and a well-earned reputation for providing high-quality patient care,” shared McBride.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside outstanding leaders, providers, and team members who are deeply committed to meeting the needs of patients in our community and ensuring access to high quality care,” he added.
In his free time, McBride enjoys going to church, working out, watching sports and spending time with his family and friends, including his daughters Brooklyn and Jaden. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and Tipping the Scale mentoring program.
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; over to 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.