In January 2009, Florida Hospital Flagler revised its board of directors to include more community members.
"The increased complexity that comes with a growing organization has led to the decision to create a dedicated Board of Directors for Florida Hospital Flagler," said David Ottati, CEO/President of Florida Hospital Flagler.
This new board of directors includes more Flagler County community members, as well as local physicians and select Adventist Health Systems staff than previous hospital boards.
“Because this board has a stronger representation of people who live and work in our community, I believe Florida Hospital Flagler will be better equipped to serve our community, staff, and physicians, enhancing the level of care patients ultimately receive," said Bruce Page, President of Intracoastal Bank and board member.
The evolution of Florida Hospital Flagler’s board of directors is a reflection on the hospital’s continued growth to serve the community.
“Florida Hospital Flagler has evolved from a small campus that operated as an extension of Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial into a strong, stand-alone hospital that is positioned to meet the current and future healthcare needs of all the citizens of Flagler County,” said Barbara Revels, Flagler County Commissioner and board member. “Within the past year, Florida Hospital Flagler treated more than 34,000 people in the Emergency Department and performed more than 4,000 surgeries, as well as thousands of gastroenterology procedures.”
Not only does Florida Hospital Flagler invest in the community’s healthcare via state-of-the-art equipment and physician recruitment, but the hospital has also invested in the local residents. Currently, Florida Hospital Flagler employs more than 750 people, and 75% of the employees are Flagler County residents.
“We’ve grown tremendously over the past six years,” said Ottati. “Even with all of our advances, Florida Hospital Flagler maintains a ‘neighbors treating neighbors’ feel. We strive to treat each patient with the kind of compassionate care we would treat our own neighbor or family member.”
Florida Hospital Flagler Board of Directors
- Bill Delbrugge, Superintendent of Flagler County Schools;
- Michael Chiumento III, Attorney;
- Bob DeVore, Developer;
- Phil Goodwin, MD, Family Practice Physician, Chief of Staff;
- Ted Hamilton, MD, Adventist Health System Vice President of Medical Mission;
- Mark LaRose, Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial CEO;
- David Ottati, Florida Hospital Flagler CEO;
- Bruce Page, President of Intracoastal Bank;
- Tony Papandrea, Retired Delta Airlines Trainer/Hammock Dunes Resident;
- Barbara Revels, Flagler County Commissioner;
- Mike Schultz, Adventist Health System Florida Region CEO;
- Lewis Seifert, Adventist Health System Senior Vice President of Finance;
- John Steely, MD, Family Practice Physician, HospiceCare Medical Director; and
- John Walsh, MD, Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, Chief of Surgery.