Marimn Health announces new chief operating officer

PLUMMER — Margaret SiJohn has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of Marimn Health, the Plummer clinic announced in a Tuesday news release. 

SiJohn will oversee all medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health operations as well as clinical operations, quality improvement and patient experiences at the Marimn Health Medical Center.

“We are thrilled to welcome Margaret to our leadership team,” Marimn Health CEO Janice Jordan said in the release. “Her deep knowledge of the community and her experience in tribal leadership make her a valuable addition to our team.”

SiJohn, a Coeur d’Alene Tribal member, brings extensive experience in tribal leadership and management to the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s health and wellness organization. She will serve as a member of Marimn Health’s executive and leadership teams and will help guide the strategic direction of the clinic and navigate the increase in health care services provided to almost 9,000 Native and non-Native patients on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation.

“I’m excited to see another strong Coeur d’Alene Tribal member join the leadership team at Marimn Health,” Chief Allan, chairman of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, said in the news release. “Margaret has always had a heart for serving our community and extending her leadership and service into health care will bring great things for the Tribe and our tribal members."

SiJohn assumed her new role Nov. 26.

Prior to joining Marimn Health, SiJohn held key leadership positions in hospitality and management at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. SiJohn is a member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council and is currently serving her second term. She has a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University and earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Idaho.