PCH announces Riggin as new CEO

The Board of Directors of Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic are pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Andrew Riggin to serve as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Mr. Riggin most recently served as CEO of the Bennett County Hospital and Nursing Home in Martin, South Dakota, a 14 bed Critical Access Hospital, 3 ER bed, 50 bed Nursing Home, 6 medical providers, and a Rural Health Clinic.  The organization employed more than 120 FTEs and served 3,600 residents in Bennett County and the surrounding Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian Reservations.

"We are pleased to welcome Andrew to PCH and the community of Malta!” commented Terry Skones, PCH Board.  "He has previous senior leadership in frontier healthcare organizations is a good fit for our rural community hospital and clinic.  We believe he is someone who can assist the board of trustees in providing a clear vision for the future of health care in Malta and Phillips County"

Mr. Riggin has more than 7 years of executive healthcare leadership experience.  Riggin earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s in health administration from the University of Phoenix. He has served in administrative capacity with the Good Samaritan Society and Golden Living Center.

“I look forward to working together with the board of trustees, medical providers, and care team members at PCH," stated Riggin, "I am excited to relocate to Malta and explore opportunities to become involved in the community."

Phillips County Hospital & Family Health Clinic mission is commitment to providing compassionate and high quality patient care. Mr. Riggin will begin at PCH February 1, 2021.