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Aiken Regional Medical Centers is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Chatterton to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 7. In this role, Chatterton is responsible for oversight of the system’s strategic financial plan and operations to ensure the organization’s fiscal viability. She is also responsible for internal controls, monitoring performance and further delivering on strategic and financial initiatives.

Chatterton comes to Aiken Regional from Steward Health Care in Arizona, where she served as the Arizona Market Chief Financial Officer.

“We are thrilled to welcome Amy to our leadership team as our new CFO,” said Matt Merrifield, CEO of Aiken Regional Medical Centers. “She will be instrumental in guiding our financial strategy while maintaining our commitment to providing quality, compassionate healthcare to our community. I look forward to working alongside her as she further develops our strategic, financial initiatives.”

Chatterton brings nearly 25 years of healthcare experience to Aiken Regional. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix in Arizona and completed the Healthcare Executive Leadership Program with Arizona State University.

“I look forward to joining and working alongside a team that places patient safety and compassionate care to its family, friends and neighbors at the forefront,” Chatterton stated. “When I visited Aiken and Aiken Regional, I was immediately welcomed with a warm, caring nature amid every interaction, and I look forward to continue helping equip our team with the resources they need to focus on providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.”