Providence Medical Center’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Christopher R. Bjornberg as the new Chief Executive Officer for Providence Medical Center.
After a thorough search and interview process, Bjornberg has accepted the role with an effective date of Jan.24, 2022.
Bjornberg brings extensive experience in the healthcare industry to his new position at PMC. His most recent position was the Medical Center Director/CEO for The Department of Veterans Affair in Walla Walla, Washington. In addition, he holds a Masters of Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting & Finance, and Healthcare Management from American InterContinental University.
PMC Board member Matt Ley commented, “The PMC Board of Directors is excited to welcome Chris Bjornberg to our team and community. He has a wealth of CEO experience both with multiple critical care rural hospitals, in Nebraska, and much larger institutions. We had a very difficult choice in our CEO hire, as our candidates were all very strong, showing the vibrancy and health of PMC. We are confident Mr. Bjornberg will be a great fit with our staff, providers, and communities. Thank you to everyone who participated in the hiring process. The Board is very excited for the future of PMC.”
"I am very grateful for this opportunity to be a part of such a great team and a great community. I am looking forward to seeing what great things we are going to accomplish together,” Bjornberg said.
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For more than 40 years, Providence Medical Center (PMC) has been recognized as a leader in providing extraordinary rural healthcare to over 15,000 individuals and families in Northeast Nebraska. Located in Wayne, the Medical Center offers 21 spacious patient rooms including two OB suites, two critical care rooms and one hospice family room.
The Medical Center also offers nearly 20 different specialty physician services through the Outpatient Clinic and performs 15,000 procedures annually utilizing Providence’s laboratory, imaging, and surgical services. In addition to these services, PMC is home to several highly developed behavior health, rehabilitation therapy and wellness programs.
Providence Medical Center employs more than 200 individuals, making it one of the major employers in Wayne and the surrounding rural communities. This team of professionals is committed to carry out PMC’s mission of providing quality healthcare in the Spirit of Christ.
