Boca Raton, FL –September 30, 2024- Erica Walker is named to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of West Boca Medical Center. In this role, Walker will manage daily operations and oversee the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals and objectives for the hospital.
“We are thrilled to have Erica join our team, she brings a proven track record of leadership to West Boca Medical Center,” said Jerad Hanlon, CEO of West Boca Medical Center. “Her robust understanding of healthcare in South Florida will be a great addition to our team, so we can continue our tradition of providing quality care to our patients.”
Walker has held a variety of executive operational leadership positions throughout her career, all within an acute-care setting. Most recently, she served as the Director of Corporate Strategy for Baptist Health.
Prior to that she was the Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Medical Center where she grew and expanded emergency services, women’s services with level III NICU care, robotic surgery, orthopedics, and cardiovascular services. She was also responsible for leading construction and expansion projects and helping to implement initiatives to help improve facility and clinical operations.
Walker holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mary Washington University and has a Master of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, both located in Virginia.
About West Boca Medical Center (WBMC)
The hospital is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and has been serving southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years. WBMC offers general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art breast imaging center, women’s and children’s services and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County. Its two emergency centers, one at the main hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24-hours a day.
For more information about West Boca Medical Center, its many Quality Awards or for a physician referral, call 866-904-WBMC (9262) or visit the website at www.westbocamedctr.com.