Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas announced that Angela Pruett, MSN, RN, CPPS has been named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee, effective January 11, 2026. Pruett joins Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee from Highpoint Health – Riverview and Trousdale where she serves as Chief Nursing Officer.

“We are so excited to have Angela step into this important leadership role,” said Adam Martin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee. “She is an exemplary leader with a tremendous amount of clinical experience and expertise. Her commitment to patient care, physicians, employees and the community is evident in all that she does, and I know that she will help us further advance our mission of making communities healthier.”

As CNO at Highpoint Health – Riverview and Trousdale, Pruett provided oversight of all nursing practice and efficiency, including budgeting and staffing, while leading significant quality and patient experience initiatives. Under her leadership, the hospitals achieved a CMS 5-Star Rating, received Chartis Performance Leadership Awards for Patient Experience and Quality, were designated among the NRHA Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for Quality, were named Becker’s Top Hospitals for Nurse Communication, and earned The Joint Commission Stroke-Ready Certification. Angela also remained actively engaged in the community, supporting local initiatives and fostering strong partnerships that strengthened care across the region.

Prior to her role as CNO at Highpoint Health – Riverview and Trousdale, Pruett served in numerous healthcare leadership roles, including Interim CNO and Vice President of Nursing Operations at Highpoint Health – Sumner in Gallatin, Tennessee; Senior Nursing Director of Surgical Services and Specialty Care at Highpoint Health – Sumner; and Nursing Director and Patient Safety Officer at Highpoint Health – Sumner.

“Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee is such an important part of this community,” said Pruett, “and I am really excited to take on this new role and join this incredible team of individuals. I look forward to building on the strong foundation that already exists and helping the leadership team look for even more ways to improve the overall health and well-being of this community.”

Pruett holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cumberland University. She is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) and has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to quality, patient safety, and nursing excellence.

About Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas and Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas (formerly Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Winchester and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Sewanee) serve the communities of Southern Middle Tennessee with comprehensive, high-quality care. The recent rebrand reflects a continued commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and enhanced regional collaboration.

Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital’s 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.

Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.