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Alyson (Aly) Kornele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Alyson (Aly) Kornele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Alyson (Aly) Kornele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
West River Health Services Foundation and Subsidiaries
Education:
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Alyson is an Oklahoma native. After high school, she attended the University of Oklahoma and earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She furthered her education by receiving her Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Oklahoma State University.
Specialties:
- Provides leadership and support for West River Health Services and Subsidiaries
Organizations:
- Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP)
Member:
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Other:
- When not working she enjoys family time, traveling to rodeos, and the outdoors.
- Received the Emerging Rural Health Leader Award from the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health in 2024.
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Kurt Sargent, Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Kurt Sargent, Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Mark S. Kristy, M.D., Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Mark S. Kristy, M.D., Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Mark S. Kristy, M.D. Radiologist
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Education:
- A native of Chicago, Dr. Kristy received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He received his M.D. from University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine at Peoria.
- He completed his medical internship and diagnostic radiology residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center at Phoenix, Arizona.
Specialties:
- Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology
- Dr. Kristy has practiced at West River since 1995.
Organizations:
- Women's Way Medical Advisory Board
- Roentgen Ray Society
- ND Medical Society
- Radiological Society of North America.
Other:
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for West River Health Services
- Licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota.
- Offers Injection Therapy Services
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Jezzele F. Salazar, MBA, MLS(ASCPi)CM, Ambulatory Care Officer (ACO)
Jezzele F. Salazar, MBA, MLS(ASCPi)CM, Ambulatory Care Officer (ACO)
Jezzele F. Salazar, MBA, MLS(ASCPi)CM,
Ambulatory Care Officer (ACO)
Education:
- Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Healthcare Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, Greely, Colorado in May of 2022
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines in April of 2002
Specialties:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Laboratory Management
Certifications:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathologist
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
Organizations:
- Member or the American Society for Clinical Pathologis
- Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP)
Other:
- She enjoys spending time with her family and visiting new places.
- Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Healthcare Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, Greely, Colorado in May of 2022
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Kelly Hagen, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Kelly Hagen, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Education:
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Kelly received her RN from St. Boniface General Hospital. She attended Charles Sturt University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and holds two masters degrees, an MBA and a Masters in Management from University of Mary.
Specialties:
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Kelly provides leadership and support for patient care staff, Nursing, EMS, Nurse Aide, Technician, and Ward Clerk Roles.
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Kelly oversees, guides and directs patient care for Med/Surg, ER, Surgery, Out Patient Services, Infection Prevention, Stress Lab, Cardiac Rehab and EMS Services, ensuring the delivery of compassionate high quality care to those we have the privilege to care for at WRHS.
Certifications:
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Kelly received a Six Sigma certification in Lean Process Management and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt from Villanova University.
Other:
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When not working Kelly enjoys pending time with family, on the lake, biking and doing home projects.
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