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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 29, 2016
CONTACT:Jordan Bennett (EOM) (202)
727-5011;[email protected]
Mayor Bowser Appoints Saint Elizabeths Hospital CEO
(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the
appointment of
Dr. James Kyle as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Saint
Elizabeths Hospital.Dr Kyle will begin service on Wednesday, March
2nd.
Dr. Kyle is a nationally board certified health care executive
with over thirty years of
experience in the medical field,said Mayor Bowser. I am
confident that Dr. Kylespassion and leadership will be beneficial
to the Department of Behavioral Health
team.
Dr. Kyle started his career as a registered nurse. His
experience spans the health carefield both in and outside
government, having served as a hospital executive director,
director of nursing and patient care services, and clinic
director of outpatient services forveterans. He also has served as
a college professor and chief diversity officer. Before
joining the health care profession, Dr. Kyle served in the
United States Army as an activeduty and reserve soldier.
I also would like to thank Interim CEO, Dr. Beth Gouse for her
continued
commitment to serving the District,continued Mayor Bowser. Dr.
Gousesunwavering dedication to patients and public service is
reflected in her more than
twenty years of service at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
Dr. Kyle has received his Bachelors degree from Bethel College
and Masters degreesfrom American Sentinel University, Georgetown
University, Grantham University, and
Touro University International and a conferred Doctoral degree
in Leadership. Dr. Kylealso has completed graduate-level
certificate training at Cornell University and Harvard
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Business School.
Saint Elizabeths Hospital is the Districts public psychiatric
facility for individuals withserious and persistent mental illness
who need intensive inpatient care to support their
recovery. For more information about Saint Elizabeths Hospital,
visit
dbh.dc.gov/page/saint-elizabeths-hospital.
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Social Media:
Mayor Bowser Twitter: @MayorBowser
Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowserMayor
Bowser Website: mayor.dc.gov
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