Danna Wagnon Taylor, MHA, serves as the president of SARH, leading the hospital with its mission to improve the health and healing of the people of South Arkansas. She strongly believes in SARH’s vision to be the regional healthcare provider of choice through the values of “WE CARE,” which stands for, Welcoming, Excellence, Compassion, Adaptability, Respect, and Equality.
Taylor is a graduate of West Side Christian School in El Dorado. Taylor’s journey in healthcare began at Melvin’s pharmacy. Upon graduation from Ouachita Baptist University, Taylor joined the local hospital and served in various leadership roles. Taylor also worked at UAMS and the Arkansas Department of Health in administrative roles. Upon completion of her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Trinity University, she has showcased skills in managing specialty clinic operations, staffing, and strategic initiatives.
With over a decade of healthcare experience, Taylor continues to provide visionary leadership and dedication to drive positive change, transforming our hospital into a beacon of excellence.
Becky Parnell’s extensive leadership and educational experience strengthen the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a supportive environment for its staff. Becky currently participates in state leadership roles in the Arkansas Nurses Association, Arkansas Center for Nursing, and Arkansas Nurses Foundation, to ensure representation of the nurses in South Arkansas.
Becky has been a key figure in shaping the next generation of nursing professionals most recently during her tenure with Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Nursing. She has served as associate professor of Nursing since 2019, was appointed as BSN program coordinator in fall 2023, and was named acting program chair in spring 2024. Before her time at Ouachita, Rebecca was an associate professor in Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Nursing (2015–2018) and served as retention director.
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