New River Medical Center is a community-owned, integrated health care delivery system. New River Medical Center is a hospital district that includes the cities of Monticello, Big Lake and Otsego and the townships of Becker, Big Lake, Monticello and Silver Creek. Established in 1965, the hospital district is governed by an eight-member, community-elected Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the medical center's Board Room. Monthly board meetings are open to the public.
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Jim Agosto Mr. Agosto represents the City of Otsego and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1999. He believes that serving on the board is one way he can give back for the care his family members have received as patients at the hospital. He says he enjoys working on the board and preparing for the future of health care in our community. Mr. Agosto is the board's Vice Chair. He practices law from his Monticello office and likes to play racquetball and read in his spare time.
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Ervin Danielowski Mr. Danielowski began serving on the Board of Directors in 2009 to represent the citizens of the City of Big Lake. He is currently serving as Board Secretary. As a member of the board, Mr. Danielowski is interested in providing the best health care services for our community while advocating responsible spending. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, remodeling houses and snowmobiling.
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Bob Dawson Mr. Dawson, a representative of Becker Township, has been a board member since 1995. Mr. Dawson says he enjoys being of service to his community and likes working with fellow board members. He is currently serving as board Treasurer. Mr. Dawson retired from his management career but continues to work part-time for a local funeral home. Bob and his wife Lynn enjoy spending time at home and being with their children and grandchildren. |
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Linda Doerr Ms. Doerr is Board Chair and Member-At-Large representing citizens from each of the hospital district's cities and townships. Ms. Doerr was first elected to the board in 1981. As a member of the board, Ms. Doerr says it's rewarding to know she is doing something that matters by helping to provide an important service to members of our communities. She is a health care executive and enjoys boating and camping in her free time. |
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Brian Doyle Brian Doyle began serving on the Board of Directors in 2009 to represent the citizens of Silver Creek Township. Mr. Doyle ran for the board because he wanted to give back to his community. He is very proud of our community’s health care services and the quality of our caring staff. Mr. Doyle enjoys spending time with his family and raising horses, and he is committed to lifelong learning.
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Richard Helms Mr. Helms represents Big Lake Township and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2004. He sees himself as a change-maker and says he enjoys the opportunity to help shape the future of New River Medical Center. Mr. Helms is semi-retired and works part-time as an engineer for a medical device company. He is a John Deere memorabilia collector and likes to spend his free time with his wife visiting hometown festivals and parades. |
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Joseph Mahoney, MD Dr. Joseph Mahoney began serving on the Board of Directors in 2009 to represent the citizens of the City of Monticello. Dr. Mahoney ran for the board to bring a physician’s perspective to the board as well as promote communication with members of our community. Dr. Mahoney is a Pediatrician at the Monticello Clinic. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, running and spending time with his family.
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Jeff Young Mr. Young was elected to the Board of Directors in 2007 to represent the citizens of Monticello Township. Mr. Young enjoys working with local community leaders and supporting communication between New River Medical Center and its community members. Mr. Young is a third-generation Monticello Township resident and is an account executive for an electromechanical company. |
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