BIG SPRING, TX —Scenic Mountain Medical Center (SMMC) announced today that Mallik Chowdary Yenigella has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. With more than 16 years of healthcare experience, Yenigella has played a pivotal role in the hospital’s success since he joined the facility in 2019.
Most recently, under Yenigella’s leadership as SMMC Administrator, SMMC has earned national recognition for quality and patient safety, including an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Additionally, the hospital expanded healthcare services by reopening the Center for Wound Care—enhancing access to specialized care for the Big Spring and surrounding communities.
“Mallik’s dedication and strategic vision have already made a lasting impact at Scenic Mountain Medical Center,” said Stacey L. Brown, CEO of Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC), who previously served as CEO of both ORMC and SMMC. “His leadership has strengthened the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality care, and I am confident that he will continue to drive meaningful progress for the hospital and surrounding communities.”
Yenigella began his healthcare career in quality roles—advancing to serve as chief quality officer for hospitals in Texas, Ohio, and Alabama.
“It has been a privilege to be part of the SMMC team during several defining moments over the past year,” said Mallik Chowdary Yenigella. “I’m honored to serve as CEO and to continue working alongside an incredible team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing essential healthcare services to Howard County and surrounding communities.”
Yenigella earned his Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Northern Illinois University.
“With our committed employees, leaders, medical staff, governing board, and community partners, my focus remains on enhancing patient care, supporting staff, and ensuring we continue to position ourselves as the provider of choice in our region,” added Yenigella.
About Scenic Mountain Medical Center
Scenic Mountain Medical Center is a 146-bed community hospital that understands the importance of compassionate care. SMMC provides cardiology, maternity, pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, emergency care with a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Center, surgical care, wound care, psychiatry, critical care, and women’s health and breast care services.
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