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Catawba Valley Medical Center Names Pamela J. Gallagher Permanent CFO
Pamela J. Gallagher, CPA, DBA, has been appointed permanent Chief Financial Officer of Catawba Valley Medical Center, according to an August 27, 2026, report.
By The Desk - Jordan Leahy·August 27, 2026
Gallagher first joined the health system as its interim CFO before being named to the permanent position.
Her career background includes holding interim finance leadership roles at hospitals described as being in crisis. Gallagher also founded her own firm to aid healthcare organizations in financial and operational turnarounds.
Leadership Context
- Org
- Catawba Valley Medical Center, part of Catawba Valley Medical Center (1 hospitals)
- GPO
- Premier Inc · Capstone Health Alliance
- Medicare
- Palmetto GBA (MAC)
- Status
- 340B Disproportionate Share Hospital · 203 beds
Location
Catawba Valley Medical Center · 810 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Hickory, NC 28602Open in Google Maps