John Crouch, D.O., new VP of Medical Services
Treasure Coast Hospice is pleased to announce that John Crouch, D.O., has been promoted to Vice President of Medical Services. Board-certified in family practice, Dr. Crouch joined Treasure Coast Hospice in 2016 as a home care and assisted living facilities physician. In his new role, Dr. Crouch will provide overall strategic direction and oversight of medical services, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering compassionate care within the organization. He will be responsible for supervising medical staff, evaluating patient eligibility for hospice care, and facilitating the growth and operations of palliative care services.
“Dr. Crouch’s promotion is a testament to his dedication to our mission and commitment to patient care,” said Treasure Coast Hospice CEO Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. “His clinical expertise, compassion, and leadership abilities will be invaluable in guiding our clinical teams so that Treasure Coast Hospice can continue to build upon its legacy of providing comfort and quality end-of-life care to our community.”
“I am honored to take on this role and look forward to working with the leadership team and our dedicated hospice and palliative staff so that together we can deliver the highest level of care to patients and families facing serious illness,” said John Crouch, D.O.
Dr. Crouch’s experience includes more than 30 years of healthcare leadership along the Treasure Coast and surrounding areas. Prior to joining Treasure Coast Hospice, he practiced family medicine at Cleveland Clinic/Martin Health, Gateway Medical and Jupiter Medical Center. During his career, he also served as medical director for Life Care Center in Port St. Lucie, Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stuart, and the Manors at Hobe Sound.
Dr. Crouch earned his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He completed internships at Osteopathic General Hospital in North Miami and at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Dr. Crouch is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice Physicians and a member of the American Osteopathic Association.
He succeeds Rose Guilbe, M.D., who retired from the full-time position and will instead serve as a contracted physician for the organization.
Dr. Crouch joins a leadership team that successfully guided the nonprofit hospice provider through a global pandemic, earned the Gold Seal of Approval for hospice accreditation from the Joint Commission, and has grown to care for more than 550 hospice patients daily in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
About Treasure Coast Hospice
Treasure Coast Hospice is a non-profit community organization of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers whose mission is to provide access to compassionate, caring, expert and professional hospice and grief support services to patients and families at the end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice has grown to serve more than 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation is able to fund comprehensive hospice and grief support programs for Treasure Coast Hospice, including three Inpatient Units for those who need a higher level of care, the specialized pediatric program Little Treasures, music therapy, massage therapy, virtual reality experiences, individual and group bereavement services, and Camp Good Grief for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
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