Jaros named new Wolfson Children’s Hospital president
Following a nationwide search, Baptist Health in Northeast Florida has hired Allegra Jaros as hospital president for Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Jaros will join the hospital in January 2023, succeeding Michael D. Aubin, who served as hospital president from January 2011 to Oct. 3, 2022. Under Aubin’s leadership, Wolfson Children’s Hospital grew into a regional network of pediatric care designed to ensure access to high-quality specialty care for every child in our region.
Jaros will continue to advance its mission of improving the health of the region’s children through patient- and family-centered care, education, research and child advocacy.
Since 2014, Jaros has served as president of John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., a regional pediatric referral center for trauma, surgical and medical care, including neonatal, perinatal and obstetric services. Jaros is responsible for successfully completing the design and development of the $272 million Oishei Children’s Hospital, which opened in 2017.
In addition, she is responsible for enterprise-wide strategy execution as system vice president for Kaleida Health. Kaleida is western New York’s largest health care system, which includes 11 hospitals, two skilled nursing facilities, two joint-ventured surgery centers, a large physician practice group and an academic partnership with University at Buffalo Medical School.
Prior to her current role, she held progressive leadership roles at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo and was named its chief operating officer in 2012.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in finance, Jaros earned her Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis on health care from Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y., and was recognized as an “Outstanding MBA.”
Dentist earns highest distinction in field
Dr. Alan M. Krantz DDS recently became the first dentist in Jacksonville to earn the highest distinction and level of achievement in dental sleep medicine when he became a Diplomate. Krantz now adds Diplomate ABDSM (American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine) to his name.
Krantz served the Jacksonville community for 24 years at his practice, Krantz Dental Care. In 2021, he decided to close his doors and pursue a different area of expertise.
In November 2021, he opened his new practice, Dental Sleep Medicine of Jacksonville, which also serves Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.
Krantz graduated from Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in Cleveland. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Northeast District Dental Association of Florida, Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dan Howat joins United Community Bank as senior vice president
United Community Bank has added Dan Howat as senior vice president, middle market relationship manager to its Florida-based team. In this role, Howat will lead the development and coordination of United’s middle market strategy while growing the bank’s footprint within Florida.
Howat comes to United with more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry. In his most recent role, he served as the managing director at TD Bank where he was focused on building and maintaining client relationships. Prior to joining TD Bank, Howat had a long successful career at JPMorgan Chase.
He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a cross-country/track & field student-athlete. In his free time, Howat enjoys kayaking and golfing.
Christine Krajewski MD joins Flagler Health+ Primary Care
Christine Krajewski MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, has joined Flagler Health+’s expanding network of primary care providers.
Providing versatile care for patients from newborns through geriatrics, Krajewski is now scheduling appointments for new patients at the Flagler Health+ Primary Care office at Whetstone Place, located at 100 Whetstone Place, Suite 105, on the campus of Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
A board-certified family medicine physician, Krajewski joined Flagler Health+ after completing her residency at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. While there, she was named the most outstanding resident.
After having earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, she received her Doctorate Degree in Medicine from the Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica.
Thomas joins Ponte Vedra real estate office
Johnell Thomas has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty at its Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office.
Thomas has an extensive consulting background and is passionate about building relationships and helping people.
A former collegiate football player and graduate of Vanderbilt University, he enjoys spending time with his family, sports and fitness and the Northeast Florida beaches.
For more information, Thomas can be reached at 954-401-0463, Johnell.Thomas@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and JohnellThomas.com.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
