Legacy LifePoint Health, LLC announced that Tracie Stratton has been named as permanent chief executive officer (CEO). She has served as the hospital's interim CEO since December 2021. Stratton started her career with LifePoint Health as chief nursing officer (CNO) at LAMC in 2012.

She served in this role for three years before being promoted to the Health Support Center (HSC) overseeing clinical initiatives for LifePoint's Western Division. As the clinical leader for the division, Tracie worked closely alongside LAMC leadership and was meaningfully engaged in the work being done around quality and patient safety at LAMC. Prior to joining LifePoint, Stratton served as chief nursing officer at Mountain View Regional Hospital in Casper, Wyoming.

Stratton earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, and a master's degree in nursing administration from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).