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Whitney Johnson, RN

President

Owatonna Hospital and Faribault Medical Center

Faribault, MN

Ms. Johnson oversees strategic leadership and daily operations for Owatonna and Faribault Hospitals, both part of Minneapolis-based Allina Health. In her role, she guides the hospitals in meeting their clinical, financial and quality goals while fostering strong community relationships. Ms. Johnson expanded mental health access by introducing an adolescent partial hospitalization and day treatment program, and successfully led multiple care model transitions that have enhanced service delivery and financial sustainability. Under her leadership, Owatonna Hospital earned recognition in Newsweek’s “America’s Best-In-State Hospitals” list for 2024. Meanwhile, Faribault Medical Center received multiple American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines” awards for stroke and diabetes care in 2024.

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