New President and Chief Executive Officer Takes the Helm of Mary Washington Healthcare

Fredericksburg, VA (March 3, 2025) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Newman, MD, MBA as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Newman has served as MWHC’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer since 2019.

In his time at MWHC, Dr. Newman’s leadership and vision have helped drive improvements in patient care, operations, and strategic initiatives. Before joining MWHC, Dr. Newman served as the Chief Medical Officer for Penn State Health St. Joseph Regional Health Network and led operations for Penn State Health’s Medical Group. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed his residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. Additionally, Dr. Newman holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

As President and CEO, Dr. Newman is committed to building upon MWHC’s strong foundation, continuing its growth as a thriving, non-profit healthcare system. Under his leadership, MWHC will continue to expand its academic facilities, enhance technology, and provide the community with exceptional care close to home.

“I am truly honored to have been chosen as CEO, and I remain dedicated to advancing our mission of enhancing the health of individuals in our communities,” said Dr. Christopher Newman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mary Washington Healthcare. “I look forward to building on the progress we’ve made and furthering our goal of making Mary Washington Healthcare the leading health system for our providers, team members, patients, and the entire community.”

About Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at over 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed tertiary hospital, Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital, four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.