UH St. John Medical Center Hosts “Champions of Care” Event Highlighting Plans to Enhance Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center kicked off fundraising efforts to support enhancements to the Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine. This initiative aims to advance emergency care services for the growing west side community.

The initiative was introduced during the Champions of Care event held on November 12th at Red Tail Golf Club. The evening featured remarks from Brian Monter, MSN, RN, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer, West Market and UH St. John Medical Center, Judith Wolfe, MD, Chief Medical Officer, UH St. John Medical Center, and Jason Glagola, DO, Emergency Department Director and Emergency Medical Services Director.

A highlight of the event was a heartfelt presentation by Mary and Dr. Rustom Khouri, whose generosity and commitment have been instrumental in shaping the Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine. The Khouri’s shared their giving story and emphasized the importance of continued investment in emergency care to meet the needs of patients and families in the region.

“Enhancing the Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine is about ensuring that every patient receives timely, high-quality care when it matters most,” said Monter. “We are grateful to the Khouri family and all our supporters for helping us make this vision a reality.”

The fundraising initiative will focus on upgrading facilities, expanding capacity, and integrating advanced technology to deliver exceptional emergency services.

For more information or to contribute, please contact Wayne Nieman at (330) 257-2369 or Wayne.Nieman@UHHospitals.org

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