About Us

Serving the Health Needs of the Community for More than 35 Years

In 1988, Palm Beach County residents decided they wanted to invest in a healthier community. They voted to create the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, an independent taxing district that provides an array of healthcare services, such as:

We are committed to providing quality health care in an efficient, fiscally responsible manner. We invite you to browse through the following pages to learn more about the Health Care District and the Palm Beach County residents – many just like you – whom we serve every day.

Mission & Vision
Values

Mission

To be the healthcare safety net for Palm Beach County.

Vision

Meeting changes in health care to keep our community healthy.

We work to accomplish our mission and vision through various programs and services, including:

Saving lives in the “Golden Hour” through our integrated Trauma System
Covering the uninsured with programs such as District Cares and Maternity Care
Providing a medical home for adults and children at the our community health centers
Keeping children healthy by staffing School Health teams in our public schools
Offering skilled nursing care at the our Skilled Nursing Center
Providing acute care in underserved areas through Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade on the southeastern shores of Lake Okeechobee

We are dedicated to the health of our community and committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to all residents of Palm Beach County in a fiscally responsible manner.

Values

Integrity: Being committed to honesty, accountability, transparency and ethical standards.
Excellence: Achieving high-quality outcomes through innovation, customer service, safety and continuous improvement.
Leadership: Providing progressive solutions to community healthcare needs in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
Teamwork: Fostering cooperative and collaborative efforts in the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services.
Respect: Valuing a culture of inclusion and diversity built on trust, respect and compassion for all.

Board of Commissioners

The Health Care District is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners serve on a voluntary basis. Three Commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Florida, three by the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners and one is a representative of the State Department of Health. Commission terms are for four years. Commissioners may hold their appointments for a maximum of eight consecutive years.

View our Board of Commissioners