Johnson Memorial Health Services

What Johnson Memorial Health Services does

Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS) is a publicly owned hospital district headquartered at 1294 Locust Street, Dawson, Minnesota, serving the City of Dawson and seven surrounding townships with a combined population of approximately 3,400. The organization operates a fully integrated rural healthcare delivery system comprising a Level IV Trauma Center hospital, the Dawson Clinic (15 exam rooms), the Boyd Community Health Center satellite clinic, a 56-private-room Care Center, a 14-suite Assisted Living facility, a 24-hour ambulance service, and an extensive outreach program that brings 15+ specialty physicians (cardiology, dermatology, ENT, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, OB/GYN, endocrinology, infectious disease, and others) to the campus on a scheduled basis. Diagnostic imaging capability includes a 64-slice GE CT scanner, mobile MRI and PET/CT services via Shared Medical Services, digital and 3D mammography, ultrasound, and bone density scanning. Telehealth is delivered through Epic MyChart, eEmergency telemedicine, and the CentraCare MyChart network integration.

JMHS is governed as a public hospital district rather than a private or PE-backed entity, with a board of directors and a senior leadership team led by CEO Jake Redepenning (MBA, LNHA, LALD), CFO Crystal Bothun (CPA, CGMA), CHRO Kim Ochsendorf, and CCO Jennifer Erdmann. Revenue is generated from a diversified mix of hospital and outpatient services, swing bed/skilled nursing stays, assisted living rentals ($290-$500/month based on suite size), laboratory and imaging, and specialty procedures, billed across Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay (with a 15% uninsured discount, Charity Care sliding-fee schedule, and federally required machine-readable pricing transparency file). The go-to-market model is sales-led and community-anchored: patients access care through scheduled appointments, walk-in emergency services, specialist referrals, and outreach specialty visits, supported by an Epic-driven patient portal, telehealth, and a multi-channel community engagement program (newsletters, social media, community events such as the Golf FORE! Health Tournament and Ladies Night Out).

The business is currently investing in physical and digital infrastructure, with recent capital projects including the 2018 Care Center, the January 2019 $2M Surgery Suite, and a current fundraising campaign for safety systems. Recognition in 2025 (Chartis Performance Leadership Award) and 2026 (Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace) signals stable operational performance, though the small, fixed population of the hospital district structurally caps addressable market growth and limits JMHS to a moderate-growth trajectory absent new partnerships or geographic expansion.

Name

Johnson Memorial Health Services

Legal name

Johnson Memorial Health Services

Website

https://jmhsmn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Johnson Memorial Health Services is a publicly owned rural hospital district in Dawson, Minnesota, operating a Level IV Trauma Center hospital, two primary care clinics, a 56-bed care center, and a 14-suite assisted living facility, serving approximately 3,400 residents across seven townships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital and Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Home Health Care Services (6216), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) (HLAFAGAL), Medicare-Certified Skilled Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABACAA), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Community healthcare clinics
• Assisted living facilities
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Specialty outreach care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dawson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive medical services including hospital care, emergency services, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and outpatient clinic visits. Services are billed to insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients directly.
2. Swing Bed Program: Inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services covered by Medicare and private insurance for patients needing additional recovery time before returning home after acute hospitalization.
3. Assisted Living and Care Center: Residential care services for seniors including assisted living suites and skilled nursing care center, with rental rates based on suite size.
4. Outpatient Procedures: Same-day surgical and diagnostic procedures including endoscopy, minor surgeries, and various outpatient treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Johnson Memorial Health Services is a rural hospital district operating a connected healthcare campus that delivers acute hospital care (Level IV Trauma Center with CALS certification), primary and specialty clinic services, senior living (Care Center and Assisted Living), diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation therapies, and outreach specialty clinics for approximately 3,400 residents of Dawson, MN and seven surrounding townships. Services are billed to insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients directly, with revenue supplemented by donations through the JM Foundation.

Product overview

Johnson Memorial Health Services is a hospital district consisting of a multi-specialty medical campus serving Dawson, MN and seven surrounding townships. The organization operates a unified healthcare delivery system combining acute hospital services (designated Level IV Trauma Center with CALS certification) with primary care clinics (Dawson Clinic with 15 exam rooms and Boyd Community Health Center satellite clinic), senior living facilities (Care Center with 56 private rooms and Assisted Living with 14 suites), and extensive specialty outreach services. Specialty care modules include cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology/cataract surgery, pulmonology, wound care, mental health, dermatology, OB/GYN, urology, endocrinology, infectious disease, sleep disorders, and rehabilitation therapies (physical, occupational, speech). Diagnostic imaging includes CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, mammography, and bone density scanning. The organization also provides patient-facing digital services via Epic MyChart portal for appointment management and health records access, along with telehealth capabilities, online bill pay, and a medication disposal program (MedSafe). The JM Foundation supports facility improvements and healthcare education scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospital Services General acute medical care including surgical, emergency, lab, and x-ray services. JMHS is a designated Level IV Trauma Center and the seventh hospital in Minnesota certified in Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS). Services include chemotherapy, emergency room, general surgery, hospice, in-patient care, IV therapy, outpatient observation, swing bed, same day surgery, endoscopy suite, transitional care, and wound care.
• Dawson Clinic Family medicine services including routine and primary care, chronic disease management, acute illnesses and injuries, prenatal care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive care, and minor emergencies. Features 15 exam rooms, a procedure room, and direct access laboratory and radiology imaging.
• Boyd Community Health Center Satellite clinic of Johnson Memorial Health Services offering family medicine services similar to the Dawson Clinic, with three exam rooms, a nurse station, and a lab. Open Tuesday 1:30-4:30 pm with same-day appointments available.
• Care Center Senior living and skilled nursing care facility built in 2018 with 56 private rooms featuring attached handicapped accessible bathrooms. Includes neighborhood concept design with public spaces, chapel, cafe, guest suites, salon, wellness room, and dental office.
• Assisted Living Assisted living facility with 14 unfurnished suites (12 single and 2 companion suites) ranging from 290-500 square feet. Connected to Care Center, Clinic, Hospital and Chapel. Provides assistance with daily living activities, meals, housekeeping, medication management, and on-site staff 24/7.
• Telehealth Video Visits Interactive audio and video communications for virtual patient-provider visits via MyChart platform. Requires active MyChart account, computer with camera/sound, and internet connection.
• Radiology Services Comprehensive imaging services including 64-slice GE CT scanner, MRI (via Shared Medical Services mobile unit), PET/CT scans, echocardiograms, ultrasound (including 3D/4D OB), digital and 3D mammography, and bone density (DXA) scanning.
• Cardiology Services Cardiology department providing stress tests, echocardiograms, Zio Patch and Holter monitors, loop recorder implants, pacemaker checks, and cardiac rehab. Features monthly visits from Dr. Noah Chelliah and Jacklyn Karli, DNP.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Three-phase cardiac rehab program (Phase II Early Outpatient, Phase III Supervised Outpatient, and maintenance) for heart attack, angina, coronary procedures, heart failure, and heart transplant patients.
• Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment including arthroscopic knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow surgery; hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacements; ACL reconstruction; rotator cuff repair; and sports medicine. Provided by Dr. Anthony Nwakama.
• General Surgery General surgical procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, breast procedures, hysterectomy, hernia repair, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, hemorrhoidectomy, vasectomy, and various minimally invasive surgeries. Provided by Dr. Yuan Stevenson.
• Same Day Surgery Outpatient surgical procedures in state-of-the-art surgery suite completed January 2019. Features five dedicated pre/post-op rooms, procedure room, and operating room with EMR-integrated monitors and cordless equipment booms.
• OB/GYN Women's health services including endometrial biopsy, colposcopy, dilation and curettage, and OB prenatal visits. Provided by Dr. Lisa Baker on the first Thursday of the month.
• Endocrinology Diagnosis and treatment of hormone and endocrine-related conditions including cholesterol disorders, diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational), diabetic retinopathy, osteoporosis, and thyroid conditions via telemedicine.
• ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) Head, neck, ENT care including treatment for allergies, dizziness, ear infections, tinnitus, sleep apnea, swimmer's ear, and tonsillitis. Procedures include PE tubes, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, thyroid surgery, and sleep disorder treatment.
• Ophthalmology Eye care services including cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, eyelid surgery, and select cornea surgeries. Provided by Dr. Curtis Louwagie on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
• Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery performed by outreach physician Dr. Curtis Louwagie, a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 16 years of experience specializing in lens and cataract procedures.
• Urology Urology services including bladder biopsy, transurethral resection, bladder stone removal, cystoscopy, laser lithotripsy, prostate biopsy, shockwave lithotripsy, stent placement/removal, and ureteroscopy. Provided by Dr. Alex Hannemann.
• Dermatology Skin care services including skin cancer screening and skin biopsies. Provided by Tasha Eichorn, APRN, CNP on the first Thursday of the month.
• Mental Health Services Mental health diagnosis, medication management, counseling, and talk-therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and other conditions. Providers include Lisa Kuechenmeister, MS, LPCC (ages 9+) and Megan Derenge, PMHNP (ages 5-18).
• Medical Weight Loss Clinic Individualized bariatric program including bariatric exam, metabolic testing using FDA-approved Reevue indirect calorimeter, obesity medication management, and proprietary multi-dimensional nutritional analysis. Led by Dr. Ayaz Virji and Lindsay Ourada, RD.
• Mammography Digital mammography including 2D and 3D tomosynthesis for early breast cancer detection. All mammograms interpreted by Midwest Radiology.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy services for joint/muscle pain, back/neck pain, pinched nerves, balance problems, sport injuries, age-related injuries, accidents, strokes, and chronic pain. Providers include Bonnie Will PT DPT ATR, Rachel Hakanson PT DPT OCS, and Jill Matthies PTA.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy for cognitive assessment, pediatric evaluations, SASTM, physical agent modalities, home/job site evaluations, hand/wrist diagnoses, adaptive equipment, sensory programming, and lymphedema therapy. Provided by Justine Swenson, OT/L, CLT.
• Speech Therapy Speech-language pathology for assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders including strokes, dementia, voice disorders, and progressive neurological diseases. Provided by Susan Spieker, SLP.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise and education program for chronic lung disease patients including COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary fibrosis.
• Ultrasound Services Diagnostic ultrasound including OB/GYN (3D & 4D), abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, carotid artery screening, and peripheral arterial disease screening.
• Wound Care Wound care services by certified wound care specialist Amanda Paradis, APRN, providing treatment plans for chronic wounds and severe injuries.
• Infectious Disease Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases affecting sinuses, heart, brain, lung, urinary tract, bowel, and bones. Provided by Dr. Lucio R. Minces, MD via telemedicine.
• Sleep Disorders Sleep studies for diagnosis and treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, sleepiness, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.
• Lactation Counseling Certified lactation counseling providing prenatal/postpartum support, breastfeeding/bottle feeding assistance, latch support, milk supply management, pumping/flange fitting, and weaning guidance.
• MedSafe Medication disposal service for safe disposal of unused medications to protect community from prescription drug abuse and prevent water supply contamination. Located at clinic entrance.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing including Direct Lab Access program for public testing without physician order. Services include phlebotomy, glucose tolerance tests, and DAT testing.
• Swing Bed Program Inpatient transitional care for patients needing extra healing time before returning home. Provides PT, OT, speech therapy, skilled nursing, social services, and dietary consultation.
• Ambulance Services 24-hour emergency and non-emergency ambulance service with two fully-equipped ambulances including heart monitor/defibrillators. Provides hospital-to-hospital transfers and ground support for helicopter transfers.
• Hospice Hospice care for seriously ill patients no longer being treated for cure, with life expectancy measured in weeks or months. Services include comprehensive medical care, pain management, nursing visits, medical equipment, home health aide, and volunteer support.
• Chronic Care Management Medicare-based program for patients with 2+ chronic conditions providing personalized care plans, 24/7 access to care team, medication management, and coordinated specialist care.
• Patient Portal (MyChart) Online patient portal for viewing medical information, managing appointments, reviewing appointment history, accessing records, and sharing health information. Integrates with Epic EHR system and CentraCare MyChart.
• Online Bill Pay Online bill payment service via Secure Bill Pay platform accessible through the MyChart app.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cardiac rehabilitation can increase life expectancy by up to five years based on recent scientific studies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shared Medical Services (SMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationShared Medical Services provides mobile MRI imaging services to JMHS. A mobile MRI unit visits the facility on scheduled days (Tuesday mornings), allowing patients to receive MRI scans locally without traveling to larger metropolitan areas. The Wide Bore MRI machine accommodates patients up to 500lbs.
• Prairie Lakes Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Vijay Rao of Prairie Lakes Cancer Center in Watertown, SD leads chemotherapy services at JMHS. The Chemotherapy Infusion Suite provides cancer treatment locally, eliminating the need for long-distance travel for oncology patients. Services follow Oncology Nursing Society guidelines.
• Epic SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationEpic Systems provides the EHR system including MyChart patient portal. MyChart allows patients to access medical records, manage appointments, and communicate with providers. Epic Hello World enables automated SMS messaging for appointment reminders and bill payments.
• CentraCarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMyChart access is through CentraCare's MyChart platform, linking JMHS patients to the broader CentraCare health network for integrated health information access and record sharing.
• City of Boyd, Minnesota Department of Health, USDA, Southwest Minnesota Foundation, Lac qui Parle Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership establishing the Boyd Community Health Center satellite clinic. Multiple organizations including local government, state and federal agencies worked together to provide healthcare access to the Boyd community.
• Countryside Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountryside Public Health provided SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership) grant funding for a gardening project benefiting Assisted Living residents, enhancing community wellness through nutrition and outdoor activity programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CentraCare: Large regional health system that is JMHS's actual Epic/MyChart partner. Comparable as a Minnesota-based multi-hospital system serving similar rural and small-city communities, though at substantially greater scale and scope.
• Sanford Health: Major upper-Midwest integrated health system operating critical access and community hospitals across rural Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Comparable care-delivery footprint and rural-community focus.
• Avera Health: Regional Catholic health system operating critical access hospitals across the Upper Midwest. Highly comparable rural community-hospital model and outreach specialty services.
• Essentia Health: Multi-state integrated health system serving rural Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota with critical access hospitals. Comparable breadth of services and rural-market strategy.

Direct peers

• Madison Healthcare Services: Independent Critical Access Hospital in Madison, MN serving a similar small rural population with hospital, clinic, long-term care, and senior services. Nearest like-for-like peer by size and service mix.
• Appleton Area Health: Critical Access Hospital in Appleton, MN providing hospital, clinic, emergency, and senior services to a similarly small western-Minnesota community. Direct rural peer.
• Ortonville Area Health Services: Independent rural health system in Ortonville, MN operating hospital, clinic, and senior care services in a comparable small-town western Minnesota market.
• Hendricks Community Hospital Association: Critical access facility in Hendricks, MN offering hospital, clinic, and long-term care to a similarly small rural population — directly comparable in scale and scope.
• Glacial Ridge Health System: Independent rural health system in Glenwood, MN providing hospital, clinic, hospice, and senior services to small western-Minnesota communities. Comparable integrated rural model.

Regional players

• Prairie Lakes Healthcare System: Regional health system in Watertown, SD that is an actual JMHS oncology partner (Dr. Rao's outreach chemo). Comparable rural-referral model and specialty-outreach structure, though serving a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/jmhsdawson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johnson-memorial-health-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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