WALTERBORO, S.C. – HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Lari Gooding as Chief Executive Officer, as of October 19, 2026. Gooding brings nearly three decades of healthcare leadership experience, including extensive expertise in hospital operations, strategic planning, physician engagement and expanding access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities.
Gooding most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Allendale County Hospital, where he led the organization for more than 12 years, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hospital, nursing home and clinics. During his tenure, he spearheaded initiatives to expand healthcare services available to the community, including pulmonary rehabilitation, retail pharmacy, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and advanced wound care.
Under his leadership, Allendale County Hospital earned national recognition as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for Quality in 2021 and was named the 2022 Provider of the Year by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health.
