Van Bruggen appointed new TCHC board chair

Tri-County Health Care’s Board of Directors recently appointed Matthew Van Bruggen as the chair for 2018 and 2019. Van Bruggen takes over the chair position from Dave Fjeldheim, a board member since 2010 and board chair for the last two years.

An attorney at Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer & Kershner, PLLP in Wadena, Van Bruggen and his wife, Shanna, live in Wadena and have four children. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth hockey and doing anything outside.

The current superintendent of Sebeka schools, Fjeldheim has worked as a teacher, coach, athletic director and principal. His community and professional involvement includes numerous organizations. He and his wife, Kathy, a special education teacher at Sebeka High School, have two children.

“On behalf of the board and Tri-County leadership, we want to thank Dave Fjeldheim for his years of service as chair and his continued service on the Tri-County Health Care board,” said Joel Beiswenger, president/CEO. “We also welcome Matthew Van Bruggen to his new position and look forward to seeing his leadership come to fruition.”

Newly elected members of the board include Dr. John Pate, family medicine physician at Tri-County, and Paul Drange, director of regional programs at National Joint Powers Alliance. Current members Terry Davis and Ryan Anderson accepted the vice chair and secretary officer roles, respectfully. Members who retired from the board in 2017 include Jon Johnson, insurance agent, and Dr. Bobbi Adams, family practice physician at Tri-County.

The 11-member governing board supports Tri-County’s mission to improve the health of the communities it serves. Key responsibilities include ensuring that the mission, vision and standards of excellence are achieved; developing and monitoring organizational strategic activities; monitoring patient quality and safety programs; and maintaining the financial integrity of Tri-County Health Care.

ABOUT TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE
Tri-County Health Care is a private, not-for-profit health care system located in Wadena, Minnesota. It offers care services such as minimally invasive surgery, cancer care, diagnostic imaging, obstetrics and rehabilitation. Tri-County operates a 25-bed hospital and medical clinic in Wadena, as well as six satellite clinics and three physical therapy clinics across Todd, Wadena and Otter Tail counties. Satellite clinic locations include Henning, Bertha, Ottertail, Sebeka, Verndale and Baxter. Visit TCHC.org.