Allina Hospitals And Clinics Names New President Of River Falls Area Hospital

RIVER FALLS, Wis., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Allina Hospitals & Clinics is pleased to announce that Randall A. Farrow has accepted the position of president of River Falls Area Hospital (RFAH). As president, Farrow will provide overall leadership for the hospital as it continues to grow and meet the changing health care needs of the city of River Falls and surrounding communities.

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"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join River Falls Area Hospital and Allina Health System. The River Falls area is experiencing significant growth and I am energized by the opportunities that this presents," stated Farrow. "My wife, Jean, and I and our two boys, Donald and Charlie, are excited about moving to the area and being part of the River Falls community."

Farrow comes to RFAH from Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia, Minn., where he has been administrator/CEO for the past six years. Mille Lacs Health System is a 28-bed acute care hospital, with an 80-bed long-term care facility, three clinics, home care, hospice and an ambulance service. Prior to this position Farrow was finance director for Allina's Cambridge and Buffalo hospitals, and project manager/senior financial analyst at Allina's corporate office.

"We are excited to have Randy back in the Allina family," said Rickie Ressler, Allina's executive vice president for hospitals and specialty operations. "With his recent experience in hospital and clinic leadership, I am confident that Randy is a great match for RFAH and for the community."

Farrow holds a Bachelors Degree in economics from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Masters Degree in business from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Farrow's projected start date will be mid-June.

River Falls Area Hospital is a non-profit hospital that serves the western Wisconsin area. The hospital, which is part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, is located on the Internet at http://www.riverfallsareahospital.com/ . The latest health information is at http://www.medformation.com/ .

CONTACT: Cheryl A. Passe for River Falls Area Hospital, +1-715-426-4557

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