March 31, 2021- JFK Medical Center North Campus has named Jason Ouellette, MD as Assistant Chief Medical Officer (ACMO), effective March 22, 2021. Jason joins JFK Medical Center North Campus from Connecticut previously serving as Chair for Department of Medicine and Interim-Chief Medical Officer at Saint Mary’s Hospital since 2013.
Dr. Ouellette brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role from his time at St. Mary’s Hospital. He served as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the local branch of Trinity Health of New England Medical Group and remained involved in various hospital committees. He played a key role in assisting the development of a brand-new community-based, Yale-affiliated Internal Medicine Residency Program. During that time, he developed a multitude of policies and education curricula, initially as Associate Program Director, and subsequently as Program Director, a position that he held prior to Chair of Medicine.Dr. Ouellette received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Boston University and attended Boston University School of Medicine for his medical degree. He finished his residency with Yale-New Haven Hospital/ Yale University School of Medicine.
About JFK Medical Center North Campus
JFK North is a 280-bed acute care facility with over 40 years of experience providing high quality care to our communities. Our specialty trained and compassionate staff utilize leading-edge technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Services include; 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit, Interventional Vascular Suite, Inpatient Diabetes Care, State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Center for Pain Care and a full spectrum of surgical services. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Palm Beach County, JFK North offers a full continuum of prevention, treatment and support to address mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
JFK North Campus is a facility of HCA East Florida. HCA East Florida is the largest healthcare system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of HCA Healthcare (HCA). HCA East Florida has 14 hospitals, multiple ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, physician practices, and free standing emergency care facilities, as well as a supply chain center and an integrated regional lab. Together, HCA East Florida employs more than 18,000 employees and has more than 6,600 physicians on staff. For more information, visit HCAEastFlorida.com.
HCA EAST FLORIDA
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center + Highlands Regional Medical Center + JFK Medical Center +
JFK Medical Center North Campus + Kendall Regional Medical Center + Lawnwood Regional Medical Center +
Mercy Hospital + Northwest Medical Center + Palms West Hospital + Plantation General Hospital + Raulerson Hospital + St. Lucie Medical Center + University Hospital & Medical Center + Westside Regional Medical Center
