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SFHEF Spotlight

SFHEF Spotlight:

Roy Hawkins, Jr.

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BY VANESSA ORR

Roy Hawkins, Jr. became CEO of Jackson North
Medical Center in September of 2017. A Miami
native, his healthcare experience includes working
for the Department of Veterans Affairs before tran-
sitioning to HCA in Richmond, VA where he served Roy Hawkins, Jr.
as chief operations officer.
Hawkins considered the chance to join Jackson Health System as the “oppor-
tunity of a lifetime,” especially since it brought him back to lead his hometown
hospital. “I was born at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the system’s flagship facility,
and I attended high school in this community,” he said. “I was excited to bring
my experience home to help build the health of the north Miami-Dade commu-
nity.”
Jackson North Medical Center is a 382-bed facility with a robust emergency
department that sees 55,000 visits annually. The medical center is currently
undergoing an $85 million capital renovation project and includes a full comple-
ment of medical and surgical services. The facility is known for its women’s
health programs, bariatric center of excellence, and rehabilitative services.
As the leader of Jackson North, Hawkins knows the importance of relationships
and of being involved in the community.
“Even as an undergrad, I knew I wanted to become a hospital CEO, so I joined
professional organizations and associations as a way to network with individuals
in the industry,” he said.
Hawkins joined the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) as a
way to contribute on a national level and has served on ACHE’s Ethics Committee
for the past three years. He was also a member of the National Association of
Health Services Executives (NAHSE), and served as its national president from
2013-15.
“I joined the South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum’s ACHE Chapter for an
opportunity to be involved at the local level,” explained Hawkins. “Through this
organization, I have been able to build relationships, collaborate with peers, and “ You can’t separate the clinical
foster ideas on better ways to deliver high-quality, compassionate, patient-cen-
tered care to South Florida residents.” and the fi nancial – not anymore.”
Hawkins added that he appreciates the fellowship he finds at SFHEF meetings,
as well as the knowledge he gains from presentations geared toward educating People who know Healthcare, know BDO.
members on challenges facing the industry on topics ranging from the
provider/payer relationship to the patient experience.
“It’s good to be part of an organization that brings this type of content to you
and allows you to partner with local peers to share ideas; it creates a synergy
between healthcare leaders in the South Florida market,” Hawkins said, adding
that he also values the unparalleled networking opportunities.
“There’s a saying that ‘iron sharpens iron,” and this is especially true when col-
laborating with peers who are uniquely positioned to understand the same chal-
lenges that you face,” he added. “I think it is incumbent for anyone in any indus-
try to be a part of professional organizations.”

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