Delray Medical Center announced the members of its governing board, a group of physicians, community leaders, and health care professionals who guide the hospital’s mission and strategic direction, according to a recent announcement.
The Governing Board includes the following members:
- Lon Sadowsky, DO: Osteopathic physician serving as president of the medical staff and a key clinical leader at Delray Medical Center.
- Jeffrey H. Newman, MD: Practicing physician who serves as chairperson of the governing board, guiding medical and administrative oversight.
- Louis G. Tumminia, MD: Veteran physician leader representing the medical staff and contributing extensive clinical experience to board deliberations, incoming board chair for 2027.
- Ivan Puente, MD: Trauma and critical care specialist providing frontline clinical expertise as a physician member of the board.
- Lori Vinikoor: Community representative, president, Alliance of Delray residential association with a background in civic involvement and local leadership.
- William Stansbury: Local leader offering community perspective, district chief, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue.
- Yitzchak Isaac Newman: Community member contributing external oversight and public representation, community liaison with Hatzalah South Florida.
- Juli A. Casale: Civic leader and community advocate supporting the board with public‑focused insight; Delray Beach city commissioner.
- Jessica Clasby: Communications and community‑relations professional bringing public engagement expertise to board discussions; Palm Beach County director for the Florida Sugar Cane League.
- Lisa Lani Kronhaus: Community representative offering nonclinical perspective and governance support; grants manager, Yellow Ribbon Fund.
- Rob Long: Community representative offering nonclinical perspective and governance support. Serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, and joins the board this September.
Board leadership reflects Delray Medical Center's values
The board is chaired by Dr. Jeffrey H. Newman, with Dr. Louis G. Tumminia scheduled to assume the role in 2027.
Delray Medical Center CEO Heather Havericak praised the governing board’s diverse expertise and dedication to the hospital’s mission.
“Our Governing Board reflects the strength, compassion, and expertise that define Delray Medical Center,” Havericak said in the preparaed statement. “Each member brings a deep commitment to our patients and our community. Together,
we remain focused on delivering exceptional, patient‑first care and advancing the quality of healthcare for every individual who walks through our doors.”
The board’s leadership is designed to ensure the hospital continues to strengthen outcomes, expand access and support the health and well-being of the community it serves, the announcement said.
Delray Medical Center serves southern Palm Beach County
Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital that has served southern Palm Beach County for more than 40 years. The hospital is both a community hospital and a state-designated Level I Trauma Center, offering specialized services including cardiac and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery.
The Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county, according to the announcement. The hospital also includes the Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit.
For more information about Delray Medical Center and its services, visit www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com.
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