Dubuque, Iowa; July 24, 2023 – As we continue to integrate as a Regional Health Ministry (RHM) of Trinity Health, while also integrating Genesis Health System into MercyOne, we are happy to announce Kurt Andersen, MD, as the new MercyOne Eastern Iowa president.

Earlier this year we announced our new operating model to transition to three divisions: Western, Central and Eastern. This work includes redesigning the leadership structure of the Eastern Division.

As Eastern Iowa continues to expand with Genesis Health System as the division hub, we are pleased to announce Kurt Andersen, MD, as the new MercyOne Eastern Iowa president. Dr. Andersen will oversee all Genesis, Dubuque, Clinton and surrounding areas’ locations in his new role. Dr. Andersen will assume his new role on August 1.

As president of the Eastern Division, Dr. Andersen will join Tom Clark, president for the Western Division and Mike Wegner, president for the Central Division, in leading our newly formed divisions across the RHM. Dr. Andersen and Tom will report to Mike for operations and finance. The three presidents (Dr. Andersen, Tom and Mike) will report to Bob Ritz, MercyOne CEO and President, for strategy, governance and advocacy.

Kay Takes, current Eastern Iowa president, will retain her role as president of MercyOne Dubuque and report directly to Dr. Andersen. Mellissa Wood, COO and Chief Nursing Officer for MercyOne Clinton, will continue to serve as the leader of MercyOne Clinton and report to Dr. Andersen.

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