Leadership transitions at SPH
Rachael Kincaid, DNP, APRN, has been named South Peninsula Hospital’s Chief Operating Officer. Rachael has served as the organization’s Chief Nursing Officer and Long Term Care Administrator since 2022.
Rachael received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Medical University of South Carolina with a focus on gerontology. Prior to South Peninsula Hospital, she worked in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area, specializing in hospice and palliative care. Rachael succeeds Angela Hinnegan who recently left after five years on the hospital’s leadership team to serve as Chief Financial Officer at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.
Amber Gall, RN, has been named the new Chief Nursing Officer. Amber has been a trusted nursing leader at SPH as Director of Surgical Services since 2020, where she successfully increased department staff retention, decreased the need for travel staff and expanded surgical services offered locally. Prior to SPH, Amber worked in Wyoming in both critical access and surgical specialty hospitals. She looks forward to being part of the executive leadership team with a continued commitment to high standards of care, staff development, and patient-centered practices.
Ryan Smith, hospital CEO, feels fortunate to have such talented leaders already in place to make for an easy transition. “Rachael and Amber have earned deep respect and trust from both our medical staff and employees in a short period of time. Their strong ties to the community, deep understanding of our organization, and unwavering dedication to patient care position them to make a meaningful impact on the hospital’s future. We are also incredibly grateful to Angela Hinnegan for her exceptional leadership and service as COO. Her steady guidance has laid a strong foundation, and we deeply appreciate her many contributions to our mission and team.”
