Akers Named Vice President of Operations for Cabell Huntington Hospital and Hoops Family Children’s Hospital

Marshall Health Network (MHN) has named Melanie Akers, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, vice president of operations for Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH).

This newly established role provides oversight of day-to-day operations and operational efficiencies across CHH and HFCH. Akers will lead ancillary and clinical support services, including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, respiratory care, dialysis, cardiology, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, as well as operations for Hoops Family Children’s Hospital and The Maternity Center. Her leadership will focus on ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while aligning operational performance with MHN’s strategic goals.

“Melanie is a trusted leader with a strong operational lens and a deep commitment to patient-centered care,” said Regina Campbell, RN, chief operating officer for Marshall Health Network. “She brings the rare ability to lead complex operations while keeping quality, safety and compassion at the forefront. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue advancing care across our hospitals.”

“Melanie understands our hospitals, our teams and the communities we serve,” said Tim Martin, president of Cabell Huntington Hospital. “Her experience, leadership style and commitment to excellence make her the right person to support our teams and the exceptional care delivered every day at Cabell Huntington Hospital and Hoops Family Children’s Hospital.”

Akers has more than 25 years of health care experience, including 15 years of progressive health care leadership with roles such as director of Hoops Family Children’s Hospital and director of The Maternity Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital, nurse manager of pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at HFCH, and most recently VP of Women’s & Children’s for MHN.

She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Business Administration from Wilmington University in New Castle, Delaware, and her Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marshall University. Akers holds a Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification (NEA-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

“I’m honored to step into this role and continue working alongside such dedicated teams,” Akers said. “Every decision we make ultimately impacts patients and families, and I’m committed to supporting our caregivers while advancing safe, efficient and compassionate care across our hospitals.”

Akers will continue to serve as Vice President of Women's and Children's Services for MHN during a transition period to ensure continuity of leadership and operations.