Business Details
38 Years
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Emergency
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Your Community Healthcare Partner in Palm Beach County
Founded in 1988, our organization serves as Palm Beach County's essential healthcare safety net. We deliver comprehensive services including trauma care, school health programs, skilled nursing, and community clinics. With over 35 years of service, our board-certified team provides emergency response, preventive care, and medical education across 173 schools. Governed by a seven-member public board, we maintain accreditation through rigorous quality standards and hold federal FTCA deeming status. Our leadership team combines clinical expertise with administrative excellence, including a President/CEO with decades of healthcare management experience.Recognized nationally for health equity and inclusivity, we operate a 120-bed skilled nursing facility rated among Americas Best Nursing Homes. Our trauma system has saved over 99,000 lives since 1991, featuring two Level I trauma centers and air medical transport. As Floridas only rural teaching hospital, we graduate family medicine residents annually to strengthen local healthcare capacity. Financial transparency is maintained through public meetings and compliance with federal grant reporting requirements.
Services
Primary Care Clinics
Trauma Care
Skilled Nursing Services
School Health Programs
Emergency Medical Transport
Family Medicine Residency
Community Health Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of dedicated community healthcare service since 1988
- Nationally recognized trauma system with 99,000+ lives saved
- Award-winning skilled nursing facility with 3 prestigious accolades
- Floridas only rural teaching hospital with active residency program
- Strategic partnership with Tampa General Hospital for enhanced services
Associations and certifications
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- American Health Care Association
- The Joint Commission
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Services
Primary Care Clinics
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics provide comprehensive medical care with nine convenient locations. Our services include adult evaluations, diabetes screening, and women's health. The mobile health clinic expands access to underserved areas, offering preventive care and chronic disease management. Patients benefit from integrated pharmacy services and behavioral health support.
Trauma Care
Palm Beach County Trauma System delivers rapid-response care through two Level I trauma centers and air ambulance services. Since 1991, our coordinated system has treated over 99,000 patients with critical injuries. Trauma Hawk aeromedical teams provide life-saving transport, achieving national recognition for safety and outcomes excellence.
Skilled Nursing Services
Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers 24/7 skilled nursing in a 120-bed facility. Our services include respiratory therapy, wound care, and bariatric treatment. Recognized with Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes 2025, we provide social reintegration programs and accommodate special dietary needs under registered dietitians.
School Health Programs
Our School Health team serves 173 public schools with nursing assessments and chronic condition management. Services include mandated screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis. With 456,074 student visits annually, we ensure health readiness through flu testing, medication administration, and emergency care coordination.
Family Medicine Residency
Lakeside Medical Center operates Floridas only rural teaching hospital residency program. Twelve graduating classes have completed this accredited training since 2013. Residents receive hands-on experience in emergency medicine, obstetrics, and community health, preparing physicians for rural practice needs.
People
Darcy J. Davis
President & Chief Executive Officer
Seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience in public health administration. Leads strategic initiatives to expand access to quality care across Palm Beach County. Has overseen major partnership developments including Tampa General Hospital collaboration.
Belma Andric
EVP & Chief Medical Officer
Board-certified physician with dual expertise in clinical medicine and public health. Oversees medical operations across all District facilities, ensuring evidence-based care delivery. Holds advanced degrees in both medicine and public health administration.
Patrick Rooney, Jr.
Chair of the Board
Business leader appointed by the Governor of Florida with focus on healthcare policy. Serves as strategic advisor to the Board of Commissioners, guiding fiscal responsibility and community service priorities.
Dr. Jennifer Dorc-Medard
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Medical director at Lakeside Medical Center with expertise in rural healthcare delivery. Oversees clinical quality initiatives and physician training programs. Leads efforts to improve patient outcomes in underserved communities.
Joshua Adametz
Executive Director of Community Health Centers
Public health administrator with focus on expanding primary care access. Manages multiple clinic locations and mobile health initiatives. Implements community health strategies to address local healthcare disparities.
Questions
What emergency services does the Health Care District provide?
We operate a trauma system with two Level I centers, air ambulances (Trauma Hawk), and ground transport serving Palm Beach County since 1991.
How does the School Health Program support students?
Our team provides nursing assessments, medication management, and mandated screenings at 173 public schools for over 160,000 students annually.
What makes Lakeside Medical Center unique?
It's Floridas only rural teaching hospital with an active family medicine residency program and recipient of the 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center.
What skilled nursing services are available?
Our 120-bed facility offers 24/7 skilled nursing care, respiratory therapy, wound care, and bariatric services with certified staff and specialized diets.
How can I access primary care services?
Visit one of our nine C.L. Brumback Clinics for adult/pediatric care, behavioral health, dental services, or use our mobile health clinic for expanded access.
What community health initiatives exist?
We conduct regular community health assessments, implement crisis outreach programs like Operation COAST, and partner with local agencies to address public health needs.
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