NKDH CEO Carol Dozier named one of 2025 Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know

She has been CEO since 2013

MADISON, Ind. (July 2, 2025) – Carol Dozier, chief executive officer, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana, has been named one of the 2025 Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know by Becker’s Hospital Review.

According to Becker’s Healthcare, the leaders highlighted on its 2025 list share common achievements: driving growth, cultivating positive workplace cultures, expanding access to care, and boosting satisfaction for providers and patients.

“Carol’s leadership and her commitment to delivering exceptional care exemplify her ongoing commitment to our vision and values,” said Scott Watkins, senior vice president and chief integration and performance officer, Norton Healthcare. “She truly cares for employees, providers and those who entrust their care to Norton King’s Daughters’ Health.”

Dozier’s nomination noted: “Since 2013, Ms. Dozier has served Norton King’s Daughters’ Health. Her leadership of the rural hospital has been praised, especially in light of the pandemic. Prior to her current role, she was CEO of Laramie, Wyoming-based Ivinson Memorial Hospital, where she headed the construction of a new hospital and other renovations, guided financial turnarounds and more.”

Dozier also helped guide the transition of Norton King’s Daughters’ Health to Norton Healthcare in January 2022.

In all, Becker’s Hospital Review honored more than 200 women in 2025, celebrating their vision, influence and leadership. The full list may be viewed BeckersHospitalReview.com.

About Norton King’s Daughters’ Health

Norton King’s Daughters’ Health provides a variety of health services for patients in southeast Indiana and parts of northern Kentucky. Indiana counties include Jefferson, Jennings, Ripley, Scott and Switzerland. Primary Kentucky counties include Carroll and Trimble. In 2022, it joined the Norton Healthcare family, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Integrating a family-centered approach to care, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health offers a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, orthopedic, pediatric, cancer care and intensive care services. The 86-bed hospital offers a 24/7 emergency department and a heliport for critical care transport, a comprehensive rehabilitation center with aquatic services, a comprehensive joint replacement program, women’s health and maternity services and a fully integrated cancer care center.

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