Helios Care Names Joan MacDonald as New President and CEO

ONEONTA—The Helios Care Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Joan MacDonald, DNP, MSN, RN, as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, effective May 19. This leadership transition follows the planned departure of current CEO Dan Ayres, who will remain in his role until MacDonald assumes her position and will support the transition in a consulting capacity, officials said in a press release.

“The search for our next CEO was thorough and rigorous,” said Dr. James Dalton, chair of the Helios Care Board. “We are grateful for the valuable input provided by our staff through their leaders, which played a key role in our decision. Joan emerged as the top candidate from a highly competitive pool, and we are confident she will lead Helios Care with skill, compassion, and vision.”