On January 6, 2026, Mountain Laurel Medical Center announced Michelle Dixon as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Michelle joined Mountain Laurel Medical Center in June 2014 as Nursing Supervisor. After earning her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in February 2018, she began providing care to patients as a Nurse Practitioner. In 2024, she was promoted to Chief Nursing Officer, and in December 2025, following an extensive recruitment process conducted by Mountain Laurel Medical Center’s Board of Directors, she was selected to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
During her tenure at Mountain Laurel Medical Center, Michelle has been instrumental in expanding the organization’s value-based care initiatives, sustaining Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition across all practice locations, and achieving consistent HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition awards. Throughout her leadership roles, she has continued to maintain direct patient care responsibilities, allowing her to remain closely connected to patients and frontline clinical operations. In addition, she has led key technology initiatives, including electronic health record optimization and system integrations that support care coordination, quality reporting, and operational efficiency. She has also played a critical role in the successful launch of Mountain Laurel Medical Center’s satellite locations in Grantsville, MD, Westernport, MD, and Bruceton Mills, WV.
Michelle is a Preston County native and currently resides there with her husband and two daughters. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, and watching her children and nephews participate in sports and other activities.
She stated that, “Mountain Laurel Medical Center has been my professional home for more than a decade, and I am deeply honored to serve our patients, staff, and communities in this new role. It has been a privilege to care for patients while helping the organization grow, and as CEO, I remain committed to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care while strengthening Mountain Laurel Medical Center for the future.”
“Michelle’s 11-year tenure with Mountain Laurel, in addition to her commitment to high-quality patient care, made her a great choice for the CEO role. The Board of Directors looks forward to Mountain Laurel’s continued success under her leadership” said Board Chair Smokey Stanton.
