JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Brian Myers has been selected to serve as administrator of Woodridge Hospital, bringing more than a decade of behavioral health leadership experience and a strong commitment to improving access to high-quality behavioral healthcare throughout Appalachia. He assumed the role in early August.
“I’m very excited about Brian’s previous experience in behavioral health, and his passion for serving the underserved,” said Tammy Albright, CEO of Behavioral Health Services at Ballad Health. “He will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health leadership structure to help ensure quality and access to services.”
Myers joins Ballad Health from Appalachian Regional Healthcare, where he served as assistant vice president of Behavioral Health. In that position, he led the organization’s Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine service lines, overseeing operations across four inpatient psychiatric hospital campuses and a comprehensive network of outpatient behavioral health programs serving communities in Kentucky and West Virginia.
A native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Myers has deep roots in the region and a longstanding passion for serving Appalachian communities. He previously held leadership roles with Ballad Health Medical Associates, where he oversaw operations for psychiatry and infectious disease services.
Before moving into behavioral health leadership, Myers worked in various frontline behavioral health roles, including case management and social work. Those experiences shaped his patient-centered leadership approach and reinforced his dedication to ensuring individuals and families can access the behavioral healthcare services they need.
As administrator, Myers will oversee Woodridge Hospital’s inpatient and walk-in services while helping advance the organization’s mission to expand access, enhance quality and strengthen behavioral health services across the region.
“I am honored to join the Woodridge team and to have the opportunity to support the dedicated staff who provide compassionate care every day,” Myers said. “As someone who grew up in this region, it is especially meaningful to serve the patients, families and communities here at home.
“Behavioral healthcare is essential to the well-being of our communities, and I look forward to working alongside our team to continue expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care for those who need it most.”
Myers earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Virginia Tech, a master of theological studies from Duke University and a Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from King University.
