Coplin Health Systems names Nichols as Chief Medical Officer | News, Sports, Jobs

ELIZABETH — Coplin Well being Techniques introduced Tuesday the promotion of household doctor Darrin Nichols to Chief Medical officer.

“I’m pleased with the work and progress that I’ve been a part of at Coplin Well being Techniques, and I’m excited to be becoming a member of the chief management workforce,” Nichols mentioned. “I used to be drawn into household drugs and returning dwelling to follow in Wirt County by a robust sense of neighborhood, which continues to inspire me each day. I’m dedicated to establishing and increasing our healthcare providers to satisfy the area’s well being and wellness wants.”

Nichols will nonetheless see sufferers at Wirt County Household care whereas main Coplin’s medical workforce. He serves because the Secretary for the West Virginia Academy of Household Physicians and sits on the Well being Sciences Advisory Committee for the West Virginia Larger Schooling Coverage Fee “the place he offers suggestions for rural well being initiatives, rural follow retention and rural graduate training,” in response to a press launch from Coplin.

He additionally serves as a scientific assistant professor within the Division of Household Drugs at WVU Faculty of Drugs.

“I discover nice pleasure in instructing medical college students and I’m completely happy to have the ability to present a chance for them to study rural Household Drugs at Coplin Well being Techniques,” Nichols mentioned. “I like caring for the individuals in our communities and it’s an honor to share that with future physicians.”

For the previous two years, Coplin CEO Rob Dudley mentioned Nichols earned a popularity for providing high quality care.

“Dr. Nichols’ ardour for rural well being is among the causes that we consider he’s the best candidate to function our Chief Medical Officer,” Dudley mentioned. “As we try to honor our mission of serving the well being and wellness wants of our communities, Coplin Well being Techniques should embrace its position as a medical dwelling for our present sufferers whereas increasing our imaginative and prescient for scientific providers as neighborhood wants shift.”

To schedule an appointment with Nichols, name (304) 275-3301.