Mr. Brandon is moving back to Indiana, ” to be closer to his family,” according to an emailed statement from UnityPoint Health. He is considering job opportunities both in and outside of healthcare.
Mr. Brandon has served as UnityPoint Health-Dubuque CEO for the last eight years, during which time the hospital launched the Grandview Expansion Project, its largest-ever expansion project that included new emergency, heart care and surgical services departments.
Ted Townsend, current president and CEO of UnityPoint Health-Cedar Rapids (Iowa), will replace Mr. Brandon on an interim basis. He will serve in a dual role at both hospitals beginning June 1.
Mr. Townsend is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. He joined UnityPoint Health-Cedar Rapids as CEO 16 years ago.
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