Deere named Altru president

Altru has named Dr. Josh Deere as the health system’s new president.

Dr. Deere has been a physician leader at Altru for eleven years, serving as chair of family medicine for four years, medical director of primary care for seven years and most recently as the interim chief medical officer since February of 2022.

The Kennedy (MN) native earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota.

Karen Thingelstad, chair of Altru’s Board of Directors says Dr. Deere’s long-standing commitment to our community align with the vision the board of directors has for this role.

In a prepared statement Dr. Deere says “I have spent my entire life in the upper Red River Valley, and it is incredibly important to me to continue to provide high-quality care, close to home for those we serve.”