Darin Roark

Darin Roark, President and COO of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, brings over 25 years of nursing experience to the discussion. He shares how his team significantly improved patient outcomes through quality initiatives and strategic daily huddles. Roark highlights the importance of multidisciplinary alignment and sustaining improvements going into 2026. He also addresses challenges like staffing and expansion while emphasizing growth in specialty services to keep healthcare local. Leadership, patience, and team reliance are central to his success.