The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Lorain native Parobek named president of Texas Health Dallas
Lorain native Jim Parobek was named president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, taking the reins of one of Texas Health Resources’ largest hospitals with the goals to advance clinical programs, strengthen its integration with UT Southwestern Medical Center and broaden the hospital’s ties to the local community.
Parobek has served as interim president of Texas Health Dallas since April 2019, according to a news release.
During that time, he was instrumental in expanding the integration of Texas Health Dallas and UT Southwestern’s Clements University Hospital, which are run under a Joint Operating Agreement between Texas Health and UT Southwestern.
“We embarked on abroad national search to find the right kind of leader with the diverse skills needed to build on the rich legacy of Texas Health Dallas and grow it into the future,” said Barclay Berdan, CEO of Texas Health. “After looking at dozens of candidates, it became clear that Jim was the perfect fit for the job.”
Under Parobek’s leadership, UT Southwestern expanded its neurosurgery program to Texas Health Dallas.
Parobek also has worked closely with Texas Health Dallas’ executive leadership and physicians on the medical staff to continually ensure patient care remains the top focus and that longtime, existing programs – like cardiovascular services, emergency medicine, orthopedics, surgical programs and women’s and infants care – have the resources needed to grow in the future, according to the release.
“What we’ve been able to accomplish together in a short amount of time has been incredible, and I’m excited about what the future holds,” Parobek said in the release. “I’m honored to lead a hospital with physicians on the medical staff and employees, from frontline caregivers to support staff, all pulling in the same direction.”
Parobek attended Lakeview Elementary School, Irving Junior High School and graduated from Lorain High School in 1980, where he was class president.