2004 DEC 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Centura Health, Colorado's largest healthcare system, announced that Terry O'Rourke, MD, joined the organization as corporate chief medical officer on November 1, 2004.
O'Rourke has leadership responsibility for the system's clinical effectiveness and quality efforts, as well as patient safety. He also will provide clinical input relating to operational initiatives, including clinical information systems. O'Rourke also will serve as advocate for medical staff within Centura hospitals and work with physicians to advance clinical and quality initiatives.
'Dr. O'Rourke's outstanding service as a surgeon, community leader, and educator will help Centura continue to meet the evolving needs of our communities,' said Joseph R. Swedish, Centura president and chief executive officer. 'With his leadership, we'll continue to develop innovative models of care that engender excellence, effectiveness, and compassion.'
O'Rourke is a surgeon who has practiced in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the past 28 years, primarily at Penrose Hospital.
Centura Health operates 12 hospitals, 8 senior living residences, medical clinics, and home care and hospice services.
This article was prepared by Health & Medicine Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2004, Health & Medicine Week via NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net.
