Tim Marx Joins HealthEast Care System Board of Directors

ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwired - May 13, 2015) - HealthEast Care System is pleased to announce that Tim Marx, President and CEO, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, has joined the organization's Board of Directors. Catholic Charities is the largest comprehensive social service agency in the region.

Marx has worked extensively with faith, civic and public policy leaders, community partners, donors and volunteers to establish the strategic direction of Catholic Charities and oversee its implementation.

"We are excited to welcome Tim Marx to the HealthEast Board of Directors. His organization's roots for promoting the common good -- and its focus on assisting the poor and vulnerable with dignity and respect -- align with HealthEast's commitment to serving our local communities' well-being needs through our hospitals, clinics, specialty services and Neighborhood Integration program," said Roland Hayes, Chair, HealthEast Board of Directors.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the HealthEast Care System Board of Directors," Marx noted. "Its rich tradition of providing quality health care and seeking the well-being of the communities it serves is something I am proud to be a part of and play a role in continuing."

Marx brings diverse expertise to the HealthEast Board of Directors including experience as a practicing lawyer; commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency; and significant leadership roles in alliances and councils dedicated to ending homelessness. He is a graduate of St. John's University in Collegeville, MN, the University of Minnesota Law School and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

HealthEast Care System inspires optimal health and well-being with a full spectrum of family health and medical services for the community. Throughout our hospitals, clinics and outpatient programs, we're dedicated to delivering transformative, compassionate care and a wide range of wellness choices to the many neighborhoods we serve. Visit us at www.healtheast.org.