WALTERBORO, S.C. - HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital is pleased to welcome Christy Judy (pictured) as Vice President of Quality, bringing nearly three decades of healthcare leadership experience and a deep connection to HCA Healthcare and the Walterboro community.
Christy began her healthcare career in 1996 and launched her HCA Healthcare career at Colleton Hospital in 2002. Over the next 15 years, she advanced through a variety of clinical and leadership positions, ultimately serving as Director of Emergency Services. During her tenure, she made significant improvements in the emergency department, reducing patient wait times and advancing nationally recognized quality initiatives.
Most recently, Christy served as Senior Director of Performance Improvement for Emergency Services for HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division, where she led quality and performance initiatives across 15 hospitals and 35 freestanding emergency rooms, impacting more than one million patient encounters annually.
Throughout her career, Christy has provided executive leadership for quality, patient safety, critical care, and hospital operations. She is known for building collaborative, high-reliability cultures focused on transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
“Welcoming Christy back to Colleton Hospital is truly special,” said Missy Feather, chief nursing officer at HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital. “She understands our culture, our community, and our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Her extensive experience in quality and performance improvement will help us continue advancing our mission of caring for our community like family.”
As Vice President of Quality, Christy oversees the hospital’s quality, patient safety, accreditation, and performance improvement programs, working closely with physicians, clinical teams, and hospital leaders to enhance patient outcomes and strengthen the overall care experience.
“I am honored to return to Colleton Hospital and serve the community that played such an important role in my professional journey,” Christy said. “This hospital has always held a special place in my heart, and I look forward to partnering with our colleagues and physicians to continue elevating the quality and safety of care for our patients.”