Richardson

STEUBENVILLE — Dwayne Richardson has been named as president of Trinity Health System’s Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, officials announced Thursday.

Richardson, a Philadelphia native, also will be responsible for the health system’s overall outpatient services in all outlying locations.

He will replace Teresa Gagliardi, who has served the ministry for nearly 50 years and most recently was vice president of hospital operations at the Dennison location.

“As our ministry continues to grow in our region, we felt the time was right to recruit an experienced leader to help facilitate that growth in Tuscarawas, Harrison and Belmont counties,” stated Matt Grimshaw, Trinty’s CEO.

With more than 30 years in health care, Richardson most recently served as chief operating officer and senior vice president of operations for LifeBridge Health in Baltimore and Westminster, Md.

Prior to working there, he served as chief operating officer and interim CEO at Placentia-Linda Hospital, a part of Tenet Health, in Orange County, Calif.

Richardson began his career as a radiology technologist and specialized in pediatric and adult radiography. He then became a registered nurse and practiced in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and emergency/trauma departments.

A graduate of Penn State University, Richardson earned his associate of science degree in radiology technology. He also holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Widener University in Chester, Pa., and a master of science degree in health care management and leadership from Drexel University in Philadelphia.

“I am excited to join the health care ministry at Trinity Health System, Twin City Medical Center,” said Richardson. “I look forward to providing exceptional care to the communities that we serve together, and my goal is to enhance our services even further.”

Richardson and his wife, Wanda, have been married for nearly 18 years. They have one daughter, Lisa. He is passionate about his faith. He enjoys spending time with family, culinary arts, movies, shopping and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle from time to time.

Richardson will join the leadership team in March.

“We are extremely grateful to Teresa Gagliardi, for extending her career by nearly a year after her planned retirement,” Grimshaw said. “Her lifetime of service to our health ministry has impacted many lives, and we wish her the very best as she enters a new chapter of her life.”