Linda Jones

Linda Jones, vice president of ancillary operations for Memorial Health, previously served as vice president of operations for Springfield Memorial Hospital and administrator of the Central Illinois Community Oncology Program and oncology, pulmonary and clinical research services at SMH (which she continues to lead). Her career in oncology nursing and research spans nearly four decades, during which she has garnered numerous honors and had significant involvement in an array of professional organizations.

Dr. Jones earned a doctorate in nursing from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a master’s degree with clinical specialization in oncology nursing from the University of Rochester School of Nursing and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from State University College of Technology at Utica/Rome. She is a fellow and a board certified healthcare executive of the American College of Healthcare Executives.