Iris Yeldell Stacker

Chief Executive Officer | Delta Health System

Iris Yeldell Stacker serves as Chief Executive Officer of Delta Health System, where she leads the organization’s efforts to strengthen access to high-quality healthcare for the people of Greenville, Washington County, and the Mississippi Delta.

With more than 46 years of healthcare experience, Ms. Stacker has dedicated her career to serving patients and communities throughout the Delta. Prior to becoming CEO, she served as Vice President and System Compliance Officer for Delta Health System.

Under her leadership, Delta Health System has made significant progress in strengthening financial stability, recruiting physicians, expanding healthcare services, and securing funding to support rural healthcare initiatives. She has also championed programs designed to strengthen the healthcare workforce, including the MS Delta Family Residency Program, and initiatives focused on maternal health, cancer prevention, and improving access to care.

Ms. Stacker believes that patients should be able to receive quality healthcare as close to home as possible. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, responsible stewardship, innovation, and strong partnerships with physicians, employees, community organizations, and healthcare partners throughout Mississippi.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from the University of Mississippi School of Allied Health Professionals.

Ms. Stacker serves on the Mississippi Hospital Association Board of Governors, The Mississippi True Board of Directors, and is actively involved in several community and civic organizations throughout the Mississippi Delta.

Her commitment remains simple: to help build a stronger Delta Health System and a healthier Mississippi Delta for the generations to come.