Avera Health names interim hospital CEO

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health named Kayleen Lee interim CEO of St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill, Neb. 

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Ms. Lee assumed the role in early October, according to an Oct. 11 news release shared with Becker’s. She previously served as CEO of Wessington Springs, S.D.-based Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital, CEO of Sioux Center (Iowa) Health and interim CEO of Estherville, Iowa-based Avera Holy Family Hospital.

The candidate who overtakes the permanent post will oversee operations at both St. Anthony’s Hospital and Avera Creighton (Neb.) Hospital, the release said. 

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