Kelly Macken-Marble Named "Critical Access Hospital CEO-to-Know"

Do you know OMC's CEO, Kelly Macken-Marble? According to Becker's Hospital Review, you should!

OMC CEO Kelly Macken-Marble has been named one of Becker Healthcare's "103 critical access hospital CEO's-to-Know." There are currently 1,381 critical access hospitals in the U.S.

Kelly Macken-Marble has been recognized on Becker Healthcare's list of 'Critical Access Hospital CEOs to know' because she is steadfast in her "commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and financial sustainability," writes journalist Anna Falvey. "Through thoughtful leadership, [these healthcare leaders] ensure their hospitals remain trusted community resources. They bring essential services close to home, attract top physicians, and collaborate with larger health systems to enhance care capabilities."

from Becker's Hospital Review "With a career that began in nursing and evolved into executive leadership, Kelly is known for a patient- and population-health focus paired with a strong emphasis on high-functioning teams. She brings deep experience across ambulatory care, population health and physician enterprise leadership, including prior CEO roles at other hospitals as well. Her leadership has guided Osceola Medical Center to multiple workplace and community honors, including awards for innovation, family-friendly policies, and excellence in clinical services, alongside accolades tied to innovative campus design and clinical excellence. Ms. Macken-Marble also extends her impact by providing leadership training as a consultant, reinforcing workforce development beyond her own organization."

Serving as a lifeline for rural communities, critical access hospitals require strong executive leadership to maintain constant emergency coverage. Effective leaders bring expertise in service line growth, workforce recruitment and retention, and strategic collaboration to advance care delivery and access. OMC and our whole St. Croix Valley community benefit daily from Kelly's strong leadership!

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