Essentia Health shifts market president

Essentia Health, based in Duluth, Minn., has named Bill Heegaard, MD, president of its East market. 

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Dr. Heegaard currently serves as president of Essentia’s West market, which spans Central North Dakota to Northwestern Minnesota, according to a Feb. 6 news release. In his new role, he will oversee a region that covers much of Northeastern Minnesota. 

Prior to joining Essentia Health in 2020, Dr. Heegaard served Minneapolis-based Hennepin Healthcare as chief medical officer and chief clinical officer. 

Richard Vetter, MD, chief medical officer of the West market, will serve as interim president until a permanent replacement is named.

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