GROVE, OK (Oct. 15, 2014) –INTEGRIS Grove Hospital has announced the appointment of Tim Bowen as the new president of the hospital effective Jan. 5, 2015. Bowen currently serves as the CEO of Mena Regional Health System in Mena, Ark., where he previously served as their assistant CEO and compliance officer.
An accomplished health care executive, Bowen was recognized as an “Up and Comer” in 2013 by Becker’s Hospital Review and the “Young Administrator of the Year” in 2012 by the Arkansas Hospital Administration.
Chris Hammes, executive vice-president and COO of INTEGRIS Health, is pleased to welcome Bowen to INTEGRIS. “We interviewed several candidates for this position and involved many of our stakeholders in the process. Overwhelmingly, our governing board, foundation board, leadership team, physicians and other stakeholders felt like Tim was an excellent candidate to take over as president of INTEGRIS Grove. His personal objectives align perfectly with our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Tim is very familiar with the dynamics and intricacies of providing health care in a regional setting.”
Bowen is looking forward to his new role. “I’m excited to join the INTEGRIS Grove team of professionals and work alongside this group of talented leaders, physicians, staff, foundation members and volunteers. I am committed to continuing to build upon the quality of care delivered to the patients, and to make INTEGRIS Grove an amazing place for the employees and physicians to work.”
Along with his wife Natalie and son Brody, Bowen will be moving to the area in the next few months. “My family and I look forward to getting involved in the community, supporting local charities and organizations, and “Living the Grand Life.”
Bowen holds a Bachelor of Science and Nuclear Medicine degree from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Business Administration degree from John Brown University.
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