May 24, 2004
Genesis Selects New Executive Director Of Cardiac Services
Davenport, IA - Genesis announced today that it has named Sharon Timmons, BSN, MS, as Executive Director of Cardiac Services for Genesis Medical Center.
Timmons, who began her duties on Monday, May 17, comes to Genesis with more than 20 years of health care experience. Previously, she served as chief operating officer at New Hanover Health Network in Wilmington, NC, where she was instrumental in the development of its cardiac service line. She has also served in staff and management positions in a variety of cardiac care settings, including coronary care, step down and pediatric cardiac surgery.
"We had the opportunity to work with Sharon last year in an advisory capacity and we were impressed with her ability to comprehensively assess complex situations, which is what this position requires," says Carole Reid, RN, MSN, Vice President of Patient Services at Genesis Medical Center. "She brings to Genesis a broad set of skills encompassing clinical, operational and quality expertise."
"When I was first introduced to Genesis Medical Center, I was hooked," says Timmons. "It is the caring and compassionate staff, volunteers and physicians coupled with the maturity of this program and the commitment to clinical excellence, research and technology that made me realize that Genesis is a world class leader in heart care and that this is where I want to be."
As executive director of cardiac services at Genesis Medical Center, she will be responsible for the oversight of operations of the cardiac services line and the Genesis Heart Institute.
Genesis Heart Institute is a regional network of heart specialists treating patients from more than 12 counties in Iowa and Illinois. The Institute serves as a link between heart specialists and other physicians throughout the region, providing patients new advances in detection, treatment and management of heart disease. Timmons received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capital University in Columbus, OH and her Masters of Science degree from The Ohio State University also in Columbus. She will be joined in the Quad Cities by her husband, Steve.
Genesis Health System and its affiliates offer a full continuum of care, including preventive, primary, acute and tertiary hospital care; home health; hospice; rehabilitation; and long-term care. Its affiliates include Genesis Medical Center, Illini Hospital, DeWitt Community Hospital, Genesis Medical Education Foundation, Visiting Nurse Association and GenVentures Inc. Serving a 10-county area of eastern Iowa and western Illinois, the Health System also operates Genesis Health Group and Genesis Behavioral Resources. For more information, visit our Web site at www.genesishealth.com.
