Special to the Leesville Leader

LEESVILLE — ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Leesville is proud to announce the appointment of Lacey Sandel as its new chief executive officer.

With nearly two decades of clinical and managerial experience in hospital operations, Sandel’s forward-thinking approach and proven track record of success in both patient care and leadership will be instrumental in advancing the hospital’s mission to provide exceptional rehabilitative services.

Her extensive background includes business development, identifying growth opportunities, managing teams, and overseeing budgets, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and patient outcomes.

As a registered nurse, Sandel has held various direct patient care and leadership roles throughout her career, including recently serving as director of marketing and business development for both ClearSky Leesville and ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rosepine. She also has held nurse supervisory roles in various medical facilities throughout Leesville, where she gained comprehensive experience in clinical activities, including nursing, medical coding, and case management.

Sandel earned an associate’s degree of nursing from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.Head