FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News Release
Contact: Jill Wilson-Chandler
Title: President, Edgewood’s Healthcare Division
Phone: 701-738-2000
Grand Forks, ND — Edgewood Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Estad, MBA, OTR/L, as Chief Operating Officer of the Healthcare Division. In this role, Jennifer will oversee home health, hospice, outpatient therapy, primary care, and on-call nursing programs across the Edgewood Healthcare footprint, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Jennifer has more than 20 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, with a strong track record of operational excellence, collaboration, and results-driven growth. Most recently, she served as senior director of operations at Altru Health System, where she provided strategic, operational, and regulatory oversight for more than 35 surgical, medical specialty, and ancillary practices.
As Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer will work closely with Edgewood’s clinical and executive leadership teams to strengthen operations, support strategic growth, and advance the organization’s mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to Edgewood Healthcare,” said Jill Wilson-Chandler, President of Edgewood’s Healthcare Division. “Her leadership, experience, and values align strongly with our mission, and we are confident her impact will be felt across the organization as we continue to grow and evolve.”
About Edgewood Healthcare
Edgewood Healthcare, a leader in senior living and healthcare, operates more than 60 communities across seven states. Since 1992, Edgewood has helped seniors live independently with personalized options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Through its healthcare division, Edgewood’s affiliates also offer home health, hospice, outpatient therapy, primary care, and on-call nursing services, delivered by skilled, compassionate staff. With decades of experience, Edgewood continues to set the standard for quality in senior living and care.
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