New executive brings nearly a decade of health care leadership experience to East Tennessee organization.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Information Center) — Covenant Health has named Gabriela (Gaby) Barth as vice president of behavioral health services, where she will lead strategic initiatives and operations across the regional health care system.
Barth brings nearly a decade of experience in health care leadership, including hospital administration, physician relations, business development and strategy in acute care and behavioral health settings.
Most recently, she served as interim chief executive officer with Acadia Healthcare, overseeing behavioral health hospital operations. Before that, she completed Acadia Healthcare’s CEO-in-Training program and held leadership positions in business development, physician relations and hospital administration.
In her new role, Barth will focus on operational excellence, growth initiatives and expanding access to behavioral health care throughout the region.
“Gabriela brings a strong background in healthcare leadership and a deep commitment to supporting caregivers and patients,” said Mike Belbeck, executive vice president of operations for Covenant Health. He said her experience across acute care and behavioral health will help strengthen services throughout the region.
Barth said Covenant Health’s mission and commitment to local communities influenced her decision to join the organization.
She earned a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Tulane University.
Originally from Connecticut, Barth is relocating to Knoxville from South Florida with her husband, Jason.
Covenant Health operates health care facilities and services across East Tennessee. The appointment comes as the organization continues efforts to strengthen behavioral health services and support patients and families throughout the region.
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