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St. John’s St.
Francis Hospital names Interim President
Sept. 23, 2005
Timothy J.
Johnsen has been named interim president, St. John’s St. Francis Hospital in
Mountain View. He will begin Oct. 3, 2005.
He currently
serves as president of St. John’s Hospital – Lebanon, one of the other regional
hospitals of St. John’s Health System.
Johnsen
succeeds Don Swafford who is returning to his previous position as administrator
of St. John’s Mercy Villa nursing home in Springfield. Johnsen will work closely
with the local co-workers and management team to asses the needs of the hospital
in the Mountain View and surrounding areas.
“We are
pleased to have Tim as part of St. John’s St. Francis Hospital leadership,” said
St. John’s Healthy System President and CEO Kim Day. “With his experience, the
hospital will continue its excellent service to the area. A search is underway
for a full-time president at St. John’s St. Francis Hospital, but until the
position is filled, we are pleased that someone with Tim’s experience and
enthusiasm is available to assist.”
Johnsen has a
Master of Business Administration degree from Webster University, a Master of
Science in Health Services Administration degree from Southwest Baptist
University and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Southwest Missouri
State University. He is also a graduate of St. John’s School of Nursing. He
served as chief operating officer at Citizens Memorial Health Care System in
Bolivar.
For media information,
contact St. John's Media Relations at 417-820-2426 or
cscott@sprg.mercy.net.
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