Eugene A. Woods is President and Chief Executive Officer of Atrium Health, previously Carolinas HealthCare System, one of the most comprehensive and highly integrated not-for-profit healthcare systems in the nation. With 46 hospitals, more than 900 care locations and an annual net revenue of $9.7 billion, Atrium Health is responsible for more than 12 million patient interactions each year.
Woods joined Atrium Health in April 2016 and quickly collaborated with the healthcare system’s more than 65,000 teammates to unite around a redefined mission to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. Under his leadership, Atrium Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Prior to Atrium Health, Woods was President and Chief Operating Officer of CHRISTUS Health, where he oversaw acute, post-acute and international operations for facilities in the U.S., Mexico and Chile.
In 2017, Woods was honored for a second time by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.
Woods holds three degrees from the Pennsylvania State University: a Bachelor’s in Health Planning and Administration, a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Health Administration.
