December 20, 2019 – Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital will welcome two new executives this month with the addition of David O’Brien as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Donna Small as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
O’Brien will join Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital as Chief Operating Officer. O’Brien previously held positions at St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital in West Palm Beach. There, O’Brien served as COO and was responsible for all hospital operations and financial oversight for both the medical center and children’s hospital. In his new role at Broward Health, O’Brien will oversee the daily operations of the 716-bed hospital.
Donna Small, RN, will join Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital as Chief Nursing Officer. Small is returning to Broward Health after acting as St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital’s CNO. She brings more than 17 years of executive experience.
“The BHMC community is excited to welcome both David and Donna to our team,” said Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center. “They both bring years of hands-on and executive experience, and have dedicated the majority of their careers to the health and well-being of patients in South Florida. We are honored to have them on board and are grateful that our patients will benefit from their stellar healthcare experience and drive for overall quality care.”
About Broward Health
Broward Health, providing service for more than 80 years, is a nationally recognized system in South Florida that offers world-class healthcare to all. The Broward Health system includes the statutory teaching hospital Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital, Broward Health Weston, Broward Health Community Health Services, Broward Health Physician Group, Broward Health Urgent Care, Broward Health International, and Broward Health Foundation. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org.
