Winneshiek Medical Center Chief Administrative Officer Gretchen Dahlen has resigned, effective Friday. A news release from the hospital gave no reason for Dahlen's resignation.
The hospital's statement said "a broad-based search will be initiated immediately with the expectation that the position will be filled in four to six months."
WMC Board of Trustees chair Rick Burras stated, "We have every confidence that we can make this a smooth transition...We've been in operation for 100 years and we are accustomed to weathering changes together and maintaining high-quality care for our community."
Mayo Clinic Health System La Crosse Chief Administrative Officer Joe Kruse thanked Dahlen for doing "an outstanding job in implementing the hospital's strategic plan, and (leading) many initiatives that resulted in improved financial performance and growth."