Milwaukee - Aurora Health Care today named Jeffrey Bard chief administrative officer for Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh and vice president of operations for Aurora facilities in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac.

Bard joined Aurora in 2007 as vice president for clinical operations in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan.

Bard’s leadership has fostered a coordinated approach between clinic and hospital services to provide the best care for patients.

“Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role,” said Brad Hahn, executive vice president of Aurora’s north region. “His ability to create a coordinated experience for Aurora patients will be invaluable as we transform the way we deliver health care.”

In his new role, Bard’s responsibilities will include leading Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, while leading clinic operations for the area. His focus will be on providing the best patient experience in the hospital and clinic setting.

“By continuing to build upon the collaborative nature of our organization, we can harness our collective abilities and innovate in order to best serve our patients,’’ said Bard. Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit health care provider and a nationally recognized leader in efforts to improve health care quality. Aurora offers services at sites in more than 90 communities throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

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