Denyse Bales-Chubb is the new president and chief executive for Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, beginning Aug. 1.
She replaces Brian Adams, who filled a similar position at Florida Hospital Tampa earlier this year.
“Denyse is committed to our mission and growing the legacy of Seventh-day Adventist health care,” said Don Jernigan, president and chief executive of Adventist Health System, in a release. “I’m pleased to welcome her to our system, and look forward to seeing her contributions to both Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel and Adventist Health System.”
Bales-Chubb brings more than 25 years of health care experience, most recently serving as vice president and administrator of Adventist Medical Center Selma and Adventist Medical Center Reedley, both located in Southern California. She has worked for other organizations as well, including United WestLabs, Valley Baptist Health Plan, Tenet Health System, Columbia Healthcare, Lutheran Health Systems, and Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center.
“Denyse’s proven success in enhancing the patient experience is going to be a tremendous asset to this region,” said Michael Schultz, president and chief executive of West Florida Region of Adventist Health System, in a release. “She puts quality and patient safety first, approaches physicians as true business partners, and believes in transparent and direct communication. This is the formula we need for Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel’s next phase of growth.
Bales-Chubb holds a master’s degree in health care administration from Wichita State University in Kansas, and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology and biology from Fort Hays State University in Missouri.
“When I visited Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, I was so impressed with the energy and engagement of the staff and physicians,” Bales-Chubb said in a release. “I am excited to join the team and build on the incredible success the hospital has already had because I believe the hospital’s opportunities are endless.”
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel is an 83-bed facility located on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in central Pasco County. It opened in 2012 on land once owned by the Porter family.
