John Forester
President and Chief Executive Officer, WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital · United States
John Forester is the CEO of WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital. Forester is based in the United States.
Healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience, including 18 years with WVU Medicine. A West Virginia native who started his healthcare career in 1992 as a billing clerk at Sistersville General Hospital, advancing through various leadership roles including CFO, VP positions at United Hospital Center, and CEO of United Physicians Care, before being named permanent CEO of WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital in July 2026.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on John Forester's appointment as president and CEO of WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital, following an initial interim role. Forester reversed earlier retirement plans to accept the permanent leadership position at the Buckhannon-based facility.
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