June 17, 2026- Ricky Ramirez is named to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital. In this role, Ramirez will manage daily operations and oversee the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals and objectives for the hospital.

“Ricky is such an asset to who we are as a hospital,” said Cynthia McCauley, CEO of St. Mary’s Medical Center. “We are thrilled to have Ricky back on our team. He brings a proven track record of leadership to St. Mary’s.  Given his background as a nurse and in leadership, he blends both skills exceptionally to ensure we can continue providing high quality care to our patients.”

Ramirez recently served as the Chief Nursing Officer at fellow Palm Beach Health Network hospital, West Boca Medical Center.  He returns to St. Mary’s and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, where he held the position of Assistant Chief Nursing Officer.  He joined Tenet Health in 2014.

Ramirez holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida and a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University.

About St. Mary’s Medical Center
St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 413-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure for more than 80 years.  SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU.