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Greene County Medical Center has announced the appointment of an interim CEO.

Brian Benson has been named as the hospital’s interim CEO, effective June 15th. Benson has been an employee with UnityPoint Health – Des Moines since 2001. As the interim CEO, Benson will continue the vision of the medical center to improve the health of everyone, including the communities the hospital serves. He will continue his role within UnityPoint Health as a nation-wide search is currently being conducted by the Board of Trustees, with assistance from UnityPoint Health – Des Moines for a permanent CEO. 

Director of Rural Health Resources at UnityPoint Health Teresa Newman will also provide leadership for the medical center during the interim period.

Benson replaces Tracy Warner, who was hired as the interim CEO in March of 2020. She was then hired as full-time CEO in June of 2020.