Ben Ryals, MBA, RN, has been named director of 7 East at the Medical Center.

Ben, a board certified emergency nurse, began his career at Southeast Health Medical Center almost 20 years ago. He most recently served as the clinical manager of the Emergency Department. He has also served as clinical supervisor and charge nurse in the Emergency Department. In addition, he has been a night call nurse for a cardiology group.

Ben received his Associate of Science degree from Enterprise State Junior College in Enterprise. He completed his Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton, Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He obtained his Master of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama in Florence.

Ben and his wife have three children. In his spare time they enjoy spending time with family, watching Alabama athletics, and they are active members of Covenant Methodist Church.

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