68% of C-suite level PBHN hospital leaders are female, almost triple the national average
November 19, 2021 – The Palm Beach Health Network, which includes Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and West Boca Medical Center, supports opportunities for women to grow professionally and succeed in leadership roles, and is making important strides in this regard.
A recently released McKinsey study on Women in the Workplace, one of the largest studies on the state of women in corporate America, notes that just 24 percent of C-suite members are female in 2021 across all industries, but rises slightly to 30 percent in the healthcare field. In the Palm Beach Health Network, close to 70 percent of its top executives are female. This is further supported by recent promotions within the Network’s leadership teams – women with impressive records of accomplishment and diverse backgrounds including African American, Black American, Haitian American, Hispanic American and South Asian American:
- Erika Griffin-Associate Administrator for St. Mary’s Medical Center
- Saani Syed-Director of Strategy for the Palm Beach Health Network
- Aganette Joseph-Associate Administrator for Delray Medical Center
- Maria Morales-Menendez-Chief Operating Officer for Delray Medical Center
- Billie Young-IT Director for Delray Medical Center & the Palm Beach Health Network
- Amy Harrison-Daughtry-Group Director of Health Information Management for the Palm Beach Health Network
- Jessica Miller – Chief Nursing Officer of St. Mary’s Medical Center
While many women have advanced within the Palm Beach Health Network, its top executive is female chief executive officer, Maggie Gill, who is also the CEO of Delray Medical Center. Including her, four of the five hospital CEO’s within the group are female, which equates to an impressive 80 percent.
“I am proud that our female leaders are recognized for their strong work and that we are able to provide opportunities for them to advance their careers. These women truly exemplify our commitment to delivering the highest quality care in the communities we serve,” said Maggie Gill, chief executive officer for the Palm Beach Health Network and Delray Medical Center. “The Palm Beach Health Network is deeply invested in mentoring future female leaders and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone.”
About the Palm Beach Health Network:
The Palm Beach Health Network is one of the largest healthcare networks in Palm Beach County consisting of, Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center, along with various ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. All of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. We are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand.
