Ryan Newland Named OhioHealth Hardin Senior Advisor of Operations

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital has named Ryan Newland, BSN, RN, as Senior Advisor of Operations, effective April 24, 2026. Newland brings more than two decades of healthcare experience and a deep connection to Hardin County into the role.

In this role he will partner with leaders and teams across the hospital to support day-to-day operations and advance work that strengthens patient care and the overall patient experience.

A graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School, Newland began his healthcare career after earning his nursing degree from Marion Technical College in 2005, later completing his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University. He started as a registered nurse in the Level II Trauma Center emergency department at St. Rita’s Medical Center before spending 15 years at Mary Rutan Hospital, where he served in several leadership roles including house supervisor and director of nursing.

Since joining OhioHealth in late 2021 as administrative nurse manager, Newland has played a key role in several initiatives at Hardin Memorial, including supporting the launch of the Swing Bed Program in 2022 and the Virtual Cardiology Telehealth Consult service earlier this year. His background in emergency care and nursing leadership provides a strong foundation for both clinical excellence and operational leadership.

“Ryan has made a meaningful impact since joining our team, and his leadership continues to strengthen the care we provide,” said Jim Parobek, president of OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital and OhioHealth Marion General Hospital. “His experience, commitment to our patients and deep roots in this community make him well-suited for this role, and we are excited to see the continued impact he will have across our hospital and the county.”

Newland said he is honored to step into the position and continue serving the community he calls home.

“I’m truly grateful and excited for the opportunity to serve as Senior Advisor of Operations,” said Newland. “This community means a great deal to me, and it is an honor to contribute in a leadership role in the place I call home. I believe lasting success comes from building meaningful relationships, supporting great people and working together with integrity and compassion to serve others. I’m thankful for God’s guidance in this role and look forward to helping build a stronger future for the patients, families and communities we serve.”

Outside of work, Newland enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hunting, fishing and being outdoors.

“We’re thrilled to see Ryan step into this role and have been impressed by his passion for advancing nursing care at Hardin Memorial Hospital,” said John Schwemer, chair of the OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital Board of Advisors. “With deep roots in Hardin County, he understands this community and he has our trust.”