TCRH CEO is Honored as Advocacy Champion of the Year for Healthcare Leadership

TCRH CEO is Honored as Advocacy Champion of the Year for Healthcare Leadership

Twin County Regional Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Sudandra Ratnasamy has been recognized as the Advocacy Champion of the Year by Lifepoint Health’s Government Relations team. She received this prestigious award at the 2025 Lifepoint Health Leadership Meeting, held February 10-13 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ratnasamy was honored for her exceptional leadership in advocating for healthcare by engaging government officials from both sides of the aisle in meaningful discussions about the needs of the healthcare system. Through her efforts, she has fostered collaboration and dialogue aimed at enhancing healthcare access and quality for communities in Virginia and beyond. Ratnasamy’s dedication to bridging the gap between policymakers and healthcare professionals has led to actionable initiatives designed to improve healthcare services and patient outcomes.

“Receiving this award is a great honor, and I am thankful to the government officials and all who partner with us in this important work,” said Ratnasamy. “Together, we are forging a path to a healthcare system that prioritizes people and ensures that every voice is heard and cared for.”

Throughout her tenure as CEO of Twin County Regional Healthcare, Ratnasamy has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to addressing the most pressing healthcare challenges facing rural communities. Her advocacy efforts have included participating in policy discussions, collaborating with key stakeholders, and working to secure resources that support patient care initiatives. Under her leadership, Twin County Regional Healthcare has continued to advance its mission of providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to the region.

The award was presented by Lifepoint Health leadership, including:

• Jason Zachariah, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Lifepoint Health
• Elmer Polite, President, Eastern Division, Lifepoint Health
• David Critchlow, SVP, Government Relations
• David Dill, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lifepoint Health

About Twin County Regional Healthcare:

Twin County Regional Hospital (TCRH) is the flagship of the Twin County Regional Healthcare delivery system, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare affiliate, centered on the mission “Making Communities Healthier®.  The hospital is in Galax, Virginia, the center of the Twin Counties of Grayson and Carroll Counties in Southwest Virginia.  Twin County Regional Hospital has been the anchor and the region’s leader of healthcare for over 50 years offering services such as acute care, inpatient behavioral health, cardiac rehab/cardio direct, cardiology, cardiopulmonary services, chronic disease management, diagnostic imaging, emergency services, intensive care, lab/lab direct, occupational health, orthopedics, rehabilitation services, stroke center, surgical services, neurology, urology, women’s health and birthing center and many other services. For additional information, please call 276.236.8181 or visit www.TCRH.org or find TCRH on Facebook.

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