OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – AdventHealth South Overland Park has appointed Jeremy Carlson, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, bringing a proven leader whose experience will directly enhance the safety, experience and whole-person care patients receive every day.

Carlson, who begins January 19, 2026, comes to AdventHealth with more than 22 years of

clinical and operational leadership experience and a track record of elevating patient outcomes, strengthening care teams and improving care delivery across complex health systems.

“Our patients deserve exceptional, compassionate, seamless care — and Jeremy’s leadership will help us continue delivering on that promise,” said Dallas Purkeypile, president and chief executive officer of AdventHealth South Overland Park. “He is deeply committed to fostering a

culture of collaboration, innovation and whole-person care, which not only benefits patients but elevates health and well-being across our community.

A Leader Focused on Better Outcomes and a Better Patient Experience

Most recently, Carlson served as Chief Nursing Officer for Ballad Health’s Southwest Virginia Market, where he led nursing and clinical operations for four hospitals, two cancer centers and multiple outpatient services. Under his leadership, the region realized significant improvements in patient flow, safety and quality, including shorter emergency department wait times, reduced RN turnover and patient experience scores in the 95th percentile nationally.

Carlson has also served in key emergency services leadership roles at Methodist Le Bonheur

South Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and Munson Healthcare in Cadillac, Michigan, where he advanced initiatives to improve patient experience, reduce wait times and strengthen workforce stability.

He holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Organization for Nurse Leaders.

Strengthening a Growing Hospital Serving a Growing Community

Carlson joins AdventHealth South Overland Park as the hospital continues expanding services to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the region:

• In November 2025, AdventHealth South Overland Park was named a 2025 Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, one of only 52 hospitals nationwide and the only hospital in the state of Kansas to earn the distinction. This prestigious recognition honors hospitals across the United States for excellence in quality of care and patient safety.
  
  
• In May 2025, the hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke
  
  
• In April 2025, the hospital was recognized by High 5 for Mom & Baby for its commitment to improving infant and maternal health outcomes through evidence-based breastfeeding support.
  
  

• In March 2025, AdventHealth South Overland Park opened its fifth-floor expansion, adding Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) capacity to offer higher-acuity care close to home.
  
  
• This followed the August 2024 expansion that doubled the size of the Birth Center, adding additional state-of-the-art birthing suites, 24/7 OBGYN coverage and enhanced amenities for families.
  
  

About AdventHealth in Kansas City

AdventHealth in Kansas City is a connected care network of more than 4,000 team members who help people feel whole – body, mind and spirit. Our care footprint in the Kansas City region includes AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, KS; AdventHealth Lenexa City Center; AdventHealth Prairie Star; AdventHealth College Boulevard; AdventHealth South Overland Park; AdventHealth Centra Care and AdventHealth Medical Group. Nationally at AdventHealth, more than 100,000 team members provide whole-person care for millions of people annually through more than 2,000 care sites that include hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, hospice centers, the AdventHealth app and more. Our wholistic approach to improving the health and prosperity of our communities is inspired by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. Visit AdventHealthKC.com for more information.