Avera Health COO to retire at the end of July: 4 takeaways

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health COO Fred Slunecka is retiring July 27, according to an Argus Leader report.

Here are four takeaways:

1. Mr. Slunecka became COO of the health system in 2010.

2. He has worked for Avera for 36 years, previously serving as regional president of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls.

3. During his time at Avera, Mr. Slunecka played a key role in establishing the Avera Cancer Institute and Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota.

4. David Flicek, president and CEO of Avera McKennan and chief administrative officer of Avera Medical Group, will Mr. Slunecka's COO duties during the search for a permanent successor.

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