Neagle Earns Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification as Director of Rural Health Clinics at Scotland County Hospital

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Rural Health Clinic Leaders are essential to the success and well-being of rural communities. Cheyenne Neagle, RN, BSN, CRHCP, Director of Rural Health Clinics at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, has completed the Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program through the National Rural Health Association. This course has four foundational blocks including:

Leadership: intra/ interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, and community leadership.

Finance: Billing and Coding, Reporting, Revenue Cycle, and Contract Management.

Operations: Regulations, Audits, RHC vs Hospital Regs, and Recruitment/ Retention.

Clinical: Quality, Engaging with Providers, and Engaging with Non-Clinical People.

This intensive program equips leaders to solve complex rural healthcare challenges through specialized training.

“We are proud of Cheyenne and her willingness to learn and grow in a leadership role for our hospital and clinics. She is a leader that is accountable and open to feedback and constructive criticism, and we are glad she took the opportunity to take this course,” said Dr. Meagan Weber, CEO, Scotland County Hospital.

It is critical that Rural Health Clinic leaders have the tools, knowledge, and network of peers and experts to succeed in their roles. Leading a rural health clinic presents unique challenges, which is why this program was specifically designed to support and strengthen the leadership of those serving in these vital positions and making a positive impact on their rural community. The curriculum for the program was developed by asking successful rural health clinic leaders this question: What do you know now that you wish you would have known then? Additionally, the curriculum is based on input from successful rural health clinic leaders.

Neagle has worked for Scotland County Hospital since 2023. She is a recognized expert in this field. She also won the 2025 Rural Health Champion Award for her work improving medical billing and processes.

Scotland County Hospital owns and operates Rural Health Clinics in Edina, Lancaster, Memphis and Wyaconda.