St. Dominic’s Chief Medical Officer Recognized as a 2025 ‘CMO to Know’ by Becker’s Healthcare
January 03, 2025
Jackson, MS – St. Dominic's, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), is proud to announce their VP Chief Medical Officer Teri Dyess, MD has been named one of 2025’s “CMOs to Know” by Becker’s Healthcare.
“Dr. Teri Dyess has been an integral part of St. Dominic’s since 2013,” said Jeremy Tinnerello, market president. “In that time, her leadership has had a profound impact on all aspects of our hospital.”
Dr. Dyess has over a decade’s experience with St. Dominic’s, overseeing critical areas including quality, infection control and case management. Among her many accomplishments, she expanded the hospital medicine program from two physicians to 60. In addition to her administrative duties, Dr. Dyess remains a practicing hospitalist and is an active contributor to state-level health initiatives. As a fellow of the American College of Physicians, she serves as a physician liaison.
Becker’s Healthcare acknowledges the pivotal role CMOs play in maintaining high quality standards, patient safety, and risk management. They produce an annual list of notable CMOs after accepting nominations nationwide. To view the ‘CMOs to Know’ list and honoree bios, please click here: 180+ chief medical officers to know | 2025
About St. Dominic's
St. Dominic Hospital is a 571-bed tertiary care hospital located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving all of central Mississippi and employing approximately 3,000 team members including nurses, physicians and skilled caregivers. The medical staff of nearly 500 leading physicians and specialists makes St. Dominic’s one of the most comprehensive hospitals in Mississippi. St. Dominic's is more than just a hospital. It is a family of services focused on fulfilling a mission of Christian healing to those in need. These include St. Dominic Hospital, the Sister Trinita Community Health Services Clinic, St. Dominic Medical Associates (physician network), St. Dominic’s Fitness Center, St. Dominic Health Services Foundation, St. Catherine’s Village and Care-A-Van. Through more than seven decades, St. Dominic’s has remained true to its vision. As a Christian healing community, St. Dominic’s is called to provide quality, compassionate care and an exceptional experience every time. St. Dominic’s is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Learn more at stdom.com.
About the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhs.org.