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New President For Avera Sacred Heart

New President For Avera Sacred Heart

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The new President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton is a long time employee. Doug Ekeren has been interim president since Pam Rezac retired in June.

Ekeren says he has enjoyed his time at the hospital…

 

Ekeren says the approach to healthcare is changing rapidly…

 

Ekeren says they have a challenge in finding enough workers…

 

Ekeren says they are also concerned about the population decreasing in much of their service area of north east Nebraska and south east South Dakota.

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