The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Announces Selection of Susan Takacs as Chief Operating Officer

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is pleased to announce that Susan Takacs will join the health system as chief operating officer, effective Nov. 5, 2023. Takacs comes to the health system’s St. Francis Campus from Physicians Regional Health System in Naples, Florida, where she served as market chief operating officer. Physicians Regional Health System is a three hospital, 357-bed acute care system.

As market COO, she was instrumental in several service line expansions, including establishing an open-heart surgery program that achieved a 3-star Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating. She also championed the system’s stroke program to a comprehensive status in 2023.

“I know Susan is inspired by our longstanding tradition of serving the community and our commitment to continue to advance healthcare in Kansas, “said Scott Campbell, president and CEO of the health system’s Topeka location. “Susan brings exceptional leadership skills and I’m eager to work closely with her as she builds on our focus of quality, service and operational excellence.”

Prior to Physicians Regional Health System, Takacs held roles of increasing responsibility in health systems, including Quincy Medical Center, East Georgia Regional Medical Center and Wuesthoff Medical Center. Takacs’ deep experience in health care operations, service line and business development make her well positioned to support the health system’s St. Francis Campus. She earned her bachelor’s degree in finance at Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business.