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Garnet Health Medical Center Promotes Maria Battpaglia-Nieves to Nurse Unit Director
Maria Battpaglia-Nieves, BSN, RN, has been promoted to Nurse Unit Director for the 4 South Progressive Care Unit at Garnet Health Medical Center, according to an August 28, 2026, announcement from the organization.
By The Desk - Jordan Leahy·August 31, 2026
Battpaglia-Nieves joined Garnet Health in 2017, starting as a registered nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
Prior to her promotion, she served as Assistant Director of Nursing.
Leadership Context
- Org
- Garnet Health Medical Center, part of Garnet Health (3 hospitals)
- GPO
- Premier Inc · Acurity
- Medicare
- National Government Services, Inc. (MAC)
- Status
- 340B Rural Referral Center · 329 beds