Mr. Edwards, who assumed the role last month, has worked at Salem Memorial District Hospital since 2003. He served as a clinical dietician and director of nutrition services at the hospital. He has prior experience in the public health arena, working for the Gasconade/Osage County Health Department.
He succeeds Chris Strickland, who left for a hospital administrator job in Texas.
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