NASHVILLE, TN (TDH) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), effective January 16. Dr. Alvarado will succeed Interim Health Commissioner Dr. Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP.
“Dr. McDonald is a dedicated public servant, and I commend her continued leadership during this time of transition,” said Lee. “Dr. Alvarado’s significant clinical and hospital management experience make him well-positioned to lead the Department of Health, and I appreciate his service to Tennesseans.”
“It’s an honor to join Governor Lee’s team to advance health and prosperity for every Tennessean,” said Alvarado. “I appreciate this opportunity and look forward to serving individuals and families across the Volunteer State.”
Alvarado is the Chief Executive Officer of Alvarado Medical Services, PLLC, a healthcare organization serving Kentucky communities. Alvarado brings decades of diverse professional experience to Tennessee, including hospital management and nearly 30 years of service as an attending physician. Alvarado earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Loma Linda University and completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Kentucky. Alvarado has served in the Kentucky State Senate since 2015 and has led the Senate Health and Welfare Committee as chairman since 2019. Alvarado is currently co-chairman of the National Coalition of Physician Legislators.
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NASHVILLE, TN (LPL/TDH) — El gobernador de Tennessee, Bill Lee, anunció el nombramiento del Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, como comisionado del Departamento de Salud de Tennessee (TDH), a partir del 16 de enero. El Dr. Alvarado sucederá al Comisionado de Salud Interino Dra. Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP.
“Dra. McDonald es una servidora pública dedicada, y felicito su continuo liderazgo durante este tiempo de transición”, dijo Lee. “La importante experiencia clínica y de gestión hospitalaria del Dr. Alvarado lo coloca en una buena posición para dirigir el Departamento de Salud, y aprecio su servicio a los habitantes de Tennessee”.
“Es un honor unirme al equipo del gobernador Lee para promover la salud y la prosperidad de todos los habitantes de Tennessee”, dijo Alvarado. “Aprecio esta oportunidad y espero poder servir a las personas y familias en todo el Estado Voluntario”.
Alvarado es el director ejecutivo de Alvarado Medical Services, PLLC, una organización de atención médica que presta servicios a las comunidades de Kentucky. Alvarado trae décadas de experiencia profesional diversa a Tennessee, incluida la gestión de hospitales y casi 30 años de servicio como médico tratante. Alvarado obtuvo su título universitario y de medicina en la Universidad de Loma Linda y completó su residencia en medicina interna y pediatría en la Universidad de Kentucky. Alvarado se ha desempeñado en el Senado del Estado de Kentucky desde 2015 y ha liderado el Comité Senatorial de Salud y Bienestar como presidente desde 2019. Actualmente, Alvarado es copresidente de la Coalición Nacional de Legisladores Médicos.
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