[Amite, La.] — Jake Rogers of Amite has been promoted to Facilities Director of Hood Memorial Hospital.

“Jake has worked diligently to advance his knowledge of facilities management,” asserts Hood Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer Mike Whittington. “His sense of ownership and commitment to the organization make him a natural fit for the job and an integral part of our leadership team.”

Rogers, who has more than five years of experience working in plant operations at Hood, has served as the hospital’s facilities manager since 2019. He is certified as a health care physical environment worker through the American Society for Healthcare Engineering. Rogers also has completed professional trainings in the areas of leadership, water treatment, hazardous materials and disaster preparedness, life safety and environment of care standards of The Joint Commission, and health care facilities code training through the National Fire Protection Agency.

As Hood’s facilities director, Rogers will lead the activities of plant operations personnel, as well as the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities to include the hospital and its full-service health care practice, Amite Rural Health Clinic. He also will serve as chairman of the Safety/Environment of Care Committee and oversee all emergency preparedness efforts.

Visit www.hoodmemorial.com/careers to learn more about and apply for employment opportunities with Hood Memorial Hospital and Amite Rural Health Clinic. You also may call (985) 748-9485.

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‍About Hood Memorial Hospital

Hood Memorial Hospital is an acute and specialty care hospital that exists to provide premium quality health care services to residents and visitors of the tri-parish area of Tangipahoa, St. Helena and Washington. Hood also offers outpatient and diagnostic services, as well as preventive, primary and urgent care for patients of all ages through its Amite Rural Health Clinic. Both the hospital and clinic share the same mission and goal of providing the highest level of care affordable and incorporating empathy, compassion and a hometown approach to those served.

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