Join us for our Nov 29, 2012 meeting to hear Brock Nelson speak about "Mental Health"

Title

President and Chief Executive Officer, Regions Hospital

Quote

Transforming how health care is provided is fundamental to improving the health of our community. As a leader in the transformation, Regions Hospital is a critical community asset. We provide critical and specialty services that other hospitals do not because we believe it is essential for patients to have access to life-saving services. Regions’ critical care and surgery programs are strong because they are offered in tandem with our excellent trauma, emergency and burn center programs. Our medical community, academic and research partnerships allow us to be leaders in focusing on providing the best care through an integrated approach to hospital and clinic-based care that extends to home, as well as transitional and skilled nursing services. And, as a ‘safety-net’ hospital, we provide care to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Transforming health care will ensure our mission of providing the best care and experience for all members of our community.

Career

Brock Nelson joined Regions Hospital as president and chief executive officer in February 2003. Prior to that he served as chief executive officer of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minneapolis and St. Paul and as a vice president of United Hospital of St. Paul. He currently serves on the board of directors for The Courage Center, the Greater Minneapolis YMCA, The Capital City Partnership, Achieve/Minneapolis, the St. Paul Regional Red Cross and Omnicell. He is co-chair of the Healthy Learners board. Nelson is a past board member of CornerHouse, Phillips Partnership, Roosevelt High School Medical Magnet Program, Minnesota Hospital Association, National Association of Children’s Hospitals, the Child Health Investment Corporation, St. David’s Child and Family Services, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and the White Bear Yacht Club.

Education

B.A., Economics, St. Olaf College
Master of Health Care Administration, University of Minnesota

Personal

Born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, he is married with four children. Recipient of the Healthcare Emerging Leader Award (1989), St. Olaf College Distinguished Alumni Award and Fargo North High School Hall of Fame Award. Hobbies include travel, lake activities and golf.