Mr. Wetzel is responsible for leading operations and monitoring quality care to achieve organizational goals at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital. Mr. Wetzel facilitated the opening of Orlando Health Cancer Institute–St. Cloud, the first cancer center in the city. Additionally, he expanded specialties at the hospital to include pulmonology and pain management, achieving significant reductions in patient length of stay and readmission rates. Previously, Mr. Wetzel served as the president of Orlando Health Horizon West (Fla.) Hospital, where he created a leadership team for continued success and future growth.
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