Allina Health has announced that Tom Thompson has accepted the position of Regina Hospital president. Thompson is currently president & CEO of Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake, Wash. Leaders from Regina Hospital and the Regina Board of Directors participated in the lengthy interview process and have given Thompson their full endorsement. His experience in faith based health care, operational and strategic skills, along with the understanding and commitment to the Regina Hospital Catholic mission impressed everyone involved in the selection process. The board considers Thompson a great choice to lead Regina through the challenging health care environment it is facing. Thompson is not new to the Minnesota health care market. Prior to his role in Washington, he was the Chief Executive Officer of St. Marys in Detroit Lakes. He successfully led day-to-day operations, care processes and strategy, while making more than $80 million in facility additions and improvements. His hard work resulted in a nearly 50 percent growth in market share. Thompson has a bachelors degree from St. Johns University and a Masters of Public Health, Community Health Planning and Administration from St. Louis University.
New Regina President
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