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Chris Jepsen Named Chief Nursing Officer for Mineral Area Regional Medical Center

January 2, 2013


Chris Jepsen has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, MO, effective January 2, according to Lynn Mergen, Chief Executive Officer.

Jepsen has more than 30 years of nursing experience, 16 of which have been at the CNO level.  She brings a strong background of medical/surgical management as well as significant experience in quality management.

She comes to Mineral Area most recently from Tampa, FL, where she was the CNO of Town & Country Hospital, a 201-bed acute medical/surgical hospital.  Among her accomplishments there was guiding the organization through a full CMS survey, developing a 16-bed PCU to meet physicians’ needs, redesigning and launching a bariatric program, and leading the hospital’s transition to electronic medical records.

About Mineral Area Regional Medical Center

Located in Farmington, MO, Mineral Area Regional Medical Center is a 135-bed, general acute care hospital, accredited by AOA, the American Osteopathic Association.   With over 100 physicians on the medical staff, MARMC offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including 24-hour Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical care, and OB/GYN.  The hospital is one of the region’s largest employers and tax-payers.  For more information, visit the hospital’s website at www.MineralAreaRegional.com

MARMC is a part of Capella Healthcare, which partners with communities to build strong local healthcare systems that are known for high quality patient care and excellent service. Based in Franklin, Tenn., Capella owns and/or operates 14 acute care and specialty hospital facilities in six states.  With the philosophy that all healthcare is local, Capella collaborates with each hospital’s medical staff, board and community leadership to take care to the next level.  The company has access to significant leadership and financial resources, investing in its family of hospitals to strengthen and expand services and facilities.

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