July 12, 2024 – Heather Havericak is appointed to the position of chief executive officer of Delray Medical Center, effective July 12th, 2024. In this role, Havericak will be responsible for overseeing all strategic, operational and clinical activities at Delray Medical Center.
“Heather is an executive with more than 17 years of healthcare leadership experience in South Florida. With her experience, clinical background and knowledge of the market, she will ensure Delray’s ability to execute on its quality and growth initiatives,” said Maggie Gill, group president for Tenet Healthcare’s East Coast region. “We look forward to Heather continuing her career with Palm Beach Health Network and our community.”
Havericak came to Delray from Broward Health where she served in a variety of leadership roles. She spent the last four years of her tenure as the CEO of the system’s flagship facility, Broward Health Medical Center, which includes the Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital. Under her leadership, the organization expanded key service lines including robotics, neurosciences, oncology, women and children’s services, and cardiology. Heather has a strong background in operations and has been recognized for leadership, growth and mentorship.
Always involved in the community, Heather has served on a variety of nonprofit organization boards, including the South Florida Chapter of the American Heart Association, Gilda’s Club South Florida and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.
About Delray Medical Center
Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital, spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including state-of-the art cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and weight-loss surgery.
Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.delraymedicalctr.com.
