Todd Forkel Named CEO of Avera St. Luke’s in South Dakota

Todd Forkel has been appointed regional president and CEO of Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, S.D., according to a KSFY report.

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By: Staff

Mr. Forkel, who is currently senior vice president of operations for Essentia in Fargo, N.D., will succeed Ron Jacobson, who is retiring. Mr. Forkel’s duties at Avera go into effect Dec. 19.

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