Jackson, Miss.-based Defining Wellness Centers has appointed Heather Kent as its next executive director.
Ms. Kent is a licensed professional counselor and previously served as director at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, according to a Dec. 12 news release. In this role, she was responsible for updating patient intake processes and applying evidence-based criteria for quality patient care.
In this new role, Ms. Kent will be responsible for expanding the center's addiction treatment services, focusing on the Southeast and Mississippi regions.