Leigh Holston has exited her role as CEO of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh, N.C., for a new role in Atlanta.
Kippy Woodlief, DNP, is now CEO of the behavioral health facility, according to a Feb. 26 Facebook post from the hospital, which is operated by King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services. Dr. Woodlief has served as the hospital’s chief nursing officer since February 2025, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Ms Holston is relocating for personal reasons and will remain with UHS in a role in Atlanta, CBS affiliate WRAL reported Jan. 30.
She became CEO of Holly Hill in March 2024 and began serving as interim CEO of Peachford Hospital, a 246-bed facility in Atlanta, in March 2026, according to her LinkedIn profile.
“Serving as the CEO at Holly Hill Hospital, which has served the greater North Carolina community for over 30 years, has been one of the greatest professional opportunities of my life,” Ms. Holston told WRAL. “I would like to thank the hundreds of staff members who demonstrate compassion, integrity, and professionalism every day. I would also like to thank the community for your partnership and support.”
Becker’s has reached out to Ms. Holston and UHS and will update this story if more information becomes available.
