Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast names new president

Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast names new president NEWS PROVIDED BY Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast May 29, 2024, 14:01 ET WARRENTON, Mo., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast has named Don King as its new president, effective July 1, 2024. King most recently served as president of Ascension St. Vincent's Southside and senior vice president, Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast. "Don is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our mission and a commitment to providing compassionate, personalized care," said Tom VanOsdol, president and CEO, Ascension Healthcare, a ministry market of Ascension. "I am confident that he will lead Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast with vision and integrity." In his new role, King will be responsible for the overall strategy and operations of Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast, which includes hospitals and sites of care from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay to the Emerald Coast. He will work closely with the system's leadership team to ensure that Ascension continues to provide high-quality, affordable care to the communities it serves. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast," said King. "I am committed to working with our talented team of caregivers to advance our mission of providing healthcare that is accessible, affordable, and meets the needs of our patients and communities." King has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership. Prior to joining Ascension St. Vincent's Southside, he served in various leadership roles at hospitals and health systems in Florida and Georgia. King holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Jacksonville University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Georgia Southern University. About Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast In Florida and Gulf Coast, Ascension operates 20 hospitals and more than 100 sites of care from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay to the Emerald Coast. Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast employs more than 20,000 associates and provides more than $300 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty. About Ascension Ascension is a Catholic health organization committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to all, especially those living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2023, Ascension provided $2.2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 aligned providers and 140 hospitals, including teaching hospitals. Additionally, Ascension has more than 300 other sites of care, including ambulatory care centers, venture capital investing and private equity firm, biomedical engineering firm, clinical laboratories, community health programs, and rehabilitation centers. Present in 19 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ascension-florida-and-gulf-coast-names-new-president-302157782.html SOURCE Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast