Northwest Medical Center has appointed Richard (Rick) S. Kennedy, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Before joining the Administrative team at Northwest Medical Center, Rick served for the past three years as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Aventura Medical Center.

Rick has over thirteen years experience as a senior operating executive in the healthcare industry, both in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He possesses extensive experience in hospital operations, physician relations, nursing relations, community outreach and business development.

Rick received his Bachelor of Science, and his Master’s Degree in Organizational Behavior and Labor Relations from The University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, AL.