Box Butte General Hospital Names Gabriel Behling as CEO
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Behling, MHA, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 4, 2026. Behling brings twenty years of leadership experience across the healthcare and energy sectors and a deep commitment to advancing rural healthcare access.
Sietstra to Lead Orange City Area Health System
Orange City Area Health System has appointed Chris Sietstra as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, according to an announcement from the health system.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Appoints New President and CEO
Mary Lanning Healthcare is pleased to announce the selection of Shanna Stofer, PharmD MHA, as President & CEO of the organization. She will begin her new position on July 13.
Essentia Health CEO Dr. David Herman Named to Joint Commission Board of Commissioners
Essentia Health is proud to announce that its CEO, Dr. David Herman, has been appointed to Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners, the organization’s governing body responsible for advising leadership and shaping strategy to advance healthcare quality and safety nationwide.
MercyOne Announces New President and CEO
After a nationwide search, Robert Baxter, FACHE, has been named the new president and CEO of MercyOne beginning on Monday, June 22. Bob will succeed Michael Taylor, who has served in an interim capacity since the beginning of January.
RMC Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO
Regional Medical Center (RMC) announces Danette Kramer will retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of a landmark 30-year career with the organization. Kramer, will remain in her role through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition as the RMC Governing Board begins a formal search for her successor.
Myrtue Medical Center Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
The Myrtue Medical Center Board today announced that Kile Magner has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Magner succeeds Barry Jacobsen, who is retiring at the end of this year after 28 years of leadership to the hospital and community.
O'Neil Recognized as 2025 North Dakota Community Star
In celebration of National Rural Health Day on November 20, the Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health proudly unveiled the North Dakota 2025 Community Star, Alan O'Neil.
MercyOne President CEO Bob Ritz to Retire in January
MercyOne President and CEO Robert (Bob) Ritz, FACHE, has announced his retirement effective January 2, 2026.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Appoints Interim CEO
Effective September 23, 2025, Eric Barber will no longer serve as President and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare. The MLH Board of Trustees acknowledges Eric’s contributions to the
Tiffany Lawrence Named Among Becker’s Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know
For the second consecutive year, Tiffany Lawrence, Sanford Health Fargo president and CEO, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Women hospital presidents and CEOs to know” list.
Columbus Community Hospital CEO Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce that Mike Hansen, the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's prestigious “Community Hospital CEOs to Know” list for 2025. This esteemed recognition highlights Hansen's exceptional leadership, innovative vision and unwavering dedication to advancing health care in the Columbus community.
Bill Gassen, Sanford Health President and CEO, Named Chair-Elect Designate of the American Hospital Association Board
Sanford Health today announced that the American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Bill Gassen as its Chair-elect Designate. Gassen will be Chair-elect in 2026 and become the 2027 Chair of the AHA, the top-elected official of the national organization that represents America’s hospitals and health systems and works to advance health in America.
Children’s Minnesota Names Emily Chapman, MD, as New President and CEO
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce the selection of Emily Chapman, MD, as its new president and CEO, effective Aug 2. This comes after an extensive months-long national search following the announcement of the planned retirement of Dr. Marc Gorelick, MD, earlier this year.
O’Neil Honored with Outstanding Rural Health Career Award
Alan O’Neil, CEO of Unity Medical Center, received the Outstanding Rural Health Career award at the 2025 Rural and Public Health Awards Banquet, which recognized outstanding North Dakota rural health and public health advocates for their accomplishments.
Tammy Hatting Appointed Next CEO of South Dakota State Medical Association
The South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA) is pleased to announce Tammy Hatting as its next CEO. Hatting will begin her role on July 7. The position is being vacated by Barb Smith, who is retiring after serving the organization since 2000.
Amber Ackerson Named CEO and Executive Director
ruralMED Management Resources is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Ackerson, J.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Director of the ruralMED Health Cooperative, L.C.A. Amber’s extensive background in rural health care and her proven track record in leadership make her the ideal candidate to guide our teams and partners towards achieving our strategic goals and vision for the future.
Nebraska Medicine Announces Executive Changes, Incoming CEO
After more than 40 years in a variety of roles for Nebraska Medicine, UNMC, and the University of Nebraska, James Linder, MD, will step down as Nebraska Medicine CEO on Tuesday, July 1. Dr. Linder has held the CEO title since August 2018. The Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors unanimously chose Michael Ash, MD, to succeed him as the next chief executive officer of the private, nonprofit health system.
MercyOne Issues Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
Today, we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was symbolic of change. Over his years serving as our Holy Father and the "People's Pope, " he had a curiosity for change while maintaining his fidelity to the Catholic Church.
Sanford Health Appoints Andy Munce as President and CEO of Sioux Falls Region
Sanford Health has named Andy Munce president and CEO of the Sioux Falls region of Sanford Health. Munce, who has more than 20 years of service in the health care sector, previously served as the chief operating officer and interim president and CEO of the Sioux Falls region.