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New President Chosen To Lead Tampa General Hospital
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Members of the Board of Directors at Tampa General Hospital recently selected their next President and Chief Exec- utive Officer. John Couris currently serves in the same capacity at Jupiter Medical Center.
The hospital’s Board of Di-
rectors hired a consultant and began searching for its new leader in January 2017. The Committee interviewed several candidates during the nation- wide search. Couris was cho- sen because of his experience in academic medicine, knowl- edge of the Florida market, ex- ecutive experience, and his level of energy and enthusi- asm.
Couris said, “It is a true honor to be selected as the next leader of Tampa General. It is a great institution with a long history of excellence. Working together as a team, I know in my heart that Tampa General’s best days lie ahead, and to- gether with USF, and all the members of our medical staff, we will achieve its full potential as a world class destination for
Mease North Bay Hospital.
In 2010, Couris became the CEO and President at Jupiter Medical Center. Dur- ing his tenure there, he forged partnerships with such notable providers as Mount Sinai Hos- pital, in New York, and Nick- laus Children’s Hospital, in
Miami.
He is also credited with
helping with the formation of a clinically-integrated network with more than 300 physicians to provide high quality, low cost care to the community and regional businesses. His accomplishments also include leading a $50 million expan- sion plan that included a $30 million investment in medical technology, a new pediatric unit, and a comprehensive cancer institute.
Steve Short has served as the Acting President and CEO since Jim Burkhart left in November. He will continue in that role until Couris begins his new position on September 1, 2017.
JOHN COURIS
... New President and CEO of Tampa General Hospital
healthcare excellence.” Couris launched his ca-
reer in 1990 at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston. He served at the facility for nearly 10 years in various lead- ership roles.
In August 2000, he became the Vice President at Morton Plant Mease Health Care Cen- ter, in Clearwater. Six years later, he was named Chief Op- erating Officer at Morton Plant
University Area CDC Offers FREE Community Conversations
Residents Encouraged to Complete Community Needs Assessment Surveys
The University Area Com- munity Development Corpora- tion (University Area CDC) is conducting a bi-annual Com- munity Needs Assessment to gather important resident data needed to plan and implement initiatives in the University Area Community. The assess- ment will consist of two Com- munity Conversations, FREE for University Area residents, as well as a Community Survey.
The Community Conversa- tions will be held:
Sunday, June 11, from noon to 2 p. m. at Harvest Hope Park, 13704 N. 20th St.
Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 8 p. m. at the University
Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St.
These “town hall” style con- versations will focus on topics of importance to University Area residents, such as hous- ing, education, employment, health and safety. Food will be served at each event and atten- dees will have the chance to win a brand new bicycle.
The Community Survey can be completed in the University Area Community Center Main Office or Computer Lab (both located at 14013 N. 22nd St.). Survey participants will receive a gift after submitting a com- pleted survey, and surveys will be available until Sat- urday, June 17th.
Community Conversations and Community Survey partic- ipants should be 18 years or older and live in the 33612 or 33613 zip code.
More information is avail- able by contacting Diana Diaz at ddiaz@uacdc.org or (813) 558-5212 ext 316.
University Area CDC offers support for thousands of Tampa residents through youth programs, adult educa- tion and resource assistance. Its primary mission is the rede- velopment and sustainability of the at-risk areas surrounding University of South Florida’s Tampa campus.
For more information about University Area CDC, a 501(c)(3) public/private part- nership, visit www.uacdc.org or call (813) 558-5212.
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