Janie Sinacore-Jaberg Named CEO at East Cooper Regional Medical Center

Business Wire, Sept 18, 2008

DALLAS -- Tenet Southern States Region announced today that Janie Sinacore-Jaberg, FACHE, has been named chief executive officer of East Cooper Regional Medical Center, a 100-bed acute care facility located in Mount Pleasant, S.C. She will be joining East Cooper Regional Medical Center on Oct. 15, 2008.

Sinacore-Jaberg most recently served as chief operating officer for Trinity Hospital of Augusta, a 235-bed acute care hospital in Augusta, Ga. She has more than 30 years of health care experience including serving as chief executive officer for Affinity Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Stark County, both in Massillon, Ohio. She began her career as a staff nurse and orthopedic coordinator at Akron City Hospital. She has served in a variety of hospital administrative roles including director of surgical and critical care services, director of clinical services, chief nursing officer and chief operating officer.

Sinacore-Jaberg received her nursing degree from Isabelle Firestone School of Nursing in Akron, Ohio and a bachelor of science degree in health care administration from St. Joseph's College. She also earned a master's degree in business and health care administration from Central Michigan University.

"Janie is an exceptional hospital leader and has a great deal of experience in hospital management," said John Holland, senior vice president of operations for Tenet's Southern States Region. "Her nursing experience gives her a solid understanding of the importance of providing quality patient care. Janie has a proven track record as a strong and consistent hospital leader. We are proud to welcome her to East Cooper Regional Medical Center."

"I am pleased to be joining East Cooper Regional Medical Center and am looking forward to working with our staff, physicians and the community," said Sinacore-Jaberg. "East Cooper Regional Medical Center has an excellent reputation both for delivering outstanding patient service and providing high quality care."

Tenet Southern States, a region of Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), comprises 13 acute care hospitals and outpatient imaging centers in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina with approximately 2,950 beds and numerous related health care services.

Tenet Southern States hospitals include Atlanta Medical Center, Brookwood Medical Center, Central Carolina Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital, East Cooper Regional Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center, Hilton Head Hospital, North Fulton Regional Hospital, NorthShore Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Medical Center, South Fulton Medical Center, Spalding Regional Medical Center and Sylvan Grove Hospital. Tenet's hospitals aim to provide the best possible care to every patient who comes through their doors, with a clear focus on quality and service. Tenet can be found on the World Wide Web at www.tenethealth.com.

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