Getting to know: Chris Wyatt, new president of Cox Barton County Hospital

Chris Wyatt assumed his new duties this week as president of Cox Barton County Hospital.

Here's a Q & A to get to know him a little better...

Favorite holiday: Definitely Christmas! I enjoy getting to see my kids open that one gift they really wanted.

Favorite candy: I don’t eat much candy, but when I do, it’s Starbursts!

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite movie: Where the Red Fern Grows

Last book you read: Just finished Lean Sig Sigma and I'm currently reading The Stand by Stephen King.

Why did you get into health care? I have always wanted to help people—it’s been my calling since I was a kid.

Favorite sport: Wrestling

Favorite color: Blue

What is one thing you want people to know about you? I am a man of my word and I’m very family-oriented.

Welcome to CoxHealth, Chris!