MARSHALL, MN – Denae Winter has been named Vice President of Patient Care Services at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, with her new role set to take effect on April 27, 2025.

Winter, who has been with Avera Marshall since 2004, has held leadership roles since 2012. She currently serves as Director of Inpatient Services, a position she has held since 2022. Her background includes experience as a home health aide, LPN, and RN, with advanced degrees in nursing leadership and management.

The leadership transition comes as Bobbi Jo Vandendriessche, who has overseen both Patient Care Services and the Clinic Division since 2022, will continue as Vice President of the Clinic Division. The change is part of an effort to align Avera Marshall’s leadership structure with other Avera facilities and accommodate the organization’s growth.

Avera Marshall is a regional medical center providing health care services to the Marshall, Minn., community and surrounding areas. More information is available at Avera.org/Marshall.