O’Bleness Hospital Names Lianne Dickerson as Chief Nursing Officer

Key Takeaways 

• Lianne Dickerson is now chief nursing officer at O’Bleness Hospital, after serving in an interim capacity since January 2026. 
• Dickerson has nearly 40 years of OhioHealth experience and advanced degrees in leadership and nursing. 
 

OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital has announced the appointment of Lianne Dickerson as chief nursing officer. 

Dickerson has served as O’Bleness Hospital’s interim chief nursing officer since January 2026 and previously was the director of nursing for nearly 13 years. Her tenure with OhioHealth spans almost four decades, including leadership roles at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. 

Dickerson holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Capella University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Otterbein University. 

“It has been an honor to serve this hospital and community for the past 13 years,” Dickerson said. “As chief nursing officer, I am dedicated to making sure every patient and family receives compassionate, safe and high-quality care right here at home.” 

“Lianne’s deep commitment to our patients and her years of leadership experience make her the ideal choice for this role,” said LeeAnn Lucas-Helber, president of O’Bleness Hospital. “Her dedication to advancing our mission and supporting our nursing teams ensures that our hospital will continue to provide exceptional care to the community.” 

Dickerson is a resident of Logan.