Heather Ries graduated from Mount Mercy University with her Bachelors in Science in Nursing in 2002. She obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing from Clarke University in 2005. In 2019, Heather completed her Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Iowa. Heather has served as the chief nursing officer at the Regional Medical Center since 2014. Serving the residents of Delaware County and the surrounding communities, the center's ultimate goal is to provide patients with the highest quality of patient care, close to their home. The staff values the patient and family as integral members of the healthcare team to provide the best experience possible within their system.