
Location
Wise, VA United StatesOccupation
DNP FNP-BC FAANP CEO President Health CareIndustry
Medical / Health Care / Pharmaceuticals
Website
thehealthwagon.org/About
Dr. Teresa Owens Gardner Tyson, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, stands as a transformative leader in rural healthcare, driving change as the President and CEO of St. Mary's Health Wagon in Appalachia. Growing up as the daughter of a coal miner in this economically challenged region, she experienced firsthand the critical disparities in healthcare access and quality. Her upbringing instilled a robust commitment to serve her community, propelling her to the forefront of rural health advocacy. At the helm of the Health Wagon, Dr. Tyson has significantly expanded the organization's infrastructure and services.