Dave Tkachuck named president/CEO for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

As part of the development and strategic plans for the Great Lakes Region, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange will now have CEOs and executive teams for each campus.

This allows for more focused leadership to meet the critical needs of each community and the strategic growth of the hospitals.

With this change, AdventHealth has named Dave Tkachuck president/CEO for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, effective Jan. 6.

In this role, Tkachuck will lead operations and growth plans for the campus, reporting to Monica Reed, MD, president/CEO for AdventHealth’s Great Lakes Region.

“As the Great Lakes Region continues to grow, organizing the senior leadership structure at our campuses to maximize clinical, operational and strategic excellence is paramount. With Dave’s expertise in both strategy and operations, I’m confident he will bring a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective that will complement the team well as we seek to deepen the delivery of whole-person care throughout the La Grange community,” said Dr. Reed.

Currently, Tkachuck serves as the chief operating officer for AdventHealth Daytona Beach, a 362-bed facility with nearly 3,500 employees and 22,000 annual admissions.

With responsibility over construction and major projects, Tkachuck has overseen a $220 million expansion plan that will add 240,000 square feet to the campus and is expected to be completed by the fall of 2026.

Under his leadership, AdventHealth Daytona Beach attained a comprehensive stroke center certification from DNV.

Prior to joining AdventHealth in 2020, Tkachuck spent most of his career at Adventist Health Portland where he served in a variety of roles, including as vice president of operations, administrative director of hospitalist services and director of the home care services division.

“I’m delighted to join UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange and work with this talented team as we continue to extend Christ’s healing ministry to the growing community,” said Tkachuck. “I’m excited about the future of the Great Lakes Region and how our team at La Grange will help further our mission and promise of wholeness.”

Tkachuck holds master’s degrees in business and health care administration from the University of Washington.

He also earned a Master of Physical Therapy from Andrews University.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and currently serves on the advisory board for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at AdventHealth University, and as a board member for the United Way of Volusia/Flagler counties.

Tkachuck enjoys traveling, reading, aerial videography and playing music as the keyboardist for AdventHealth Altamonte Springs’ Garage Band and the AdventHealth East Florida Division Praise Band.