Nashville, Tenn. — Pat Holloway, APR, has been named director of marketing and public relations for TriStar Health System's three Chattanooga hospitals - Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Valley Hospital, according to Darrell Moore, chief executive officer for Parkridge Medical Center.

"Pat brings more than 20 years of progressive experience in marketing and public relations to her new role with Parkridge," said Moore. "Her excellent management and communication skills, combined with proven successes in strategic marketing and physician relations will serve our Parkridge facilities well, and we are delighted she has accepted these expanded responsibilities."

For the past three years, Holloway has served as marketing director for Parkridge East Hospital. Prior to joining TriStar Health System, Holloway worked in the education and banking fields in marketing and public relations. Holloway earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia in Athens. She is accredited in public relations by the Public Relations Society of America.

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