Three new board members appointed at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee, FL — HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its board of trustees.
Joining the hospital board are State Representative Meg Weinberger, Elliot Bonner, Jr. and Dr. James J. Goad.
Their diverse expertise will provide invaluable guidance as the hospital continues to expand its services and enhance patient care for the western communities of Palm Beach County.
Meet the new trustees
The addition of these three members underscores HCA Florida Palms West Hospital’s commitment to integrating top-tier medical knowledge with deep civic engagement.
State Representative Meg Weinberger: Representative Weinberger is a sophomore in the Florida State House, representing District 94, which includes the hospital. She brings a deep commitment to philanthropy and animal welfare, having spent over a decade running Rescue Life, an animal sanctuary for abused animals. Her community service extends to supporting Place of Hope and Special Olympic Hometown Foundation, and she is a former vice president and board member of Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee. She also serves on the board of Stetson University.
Elliot Bonner, Jr.: Serving as the executive director of Power Marketing at NextEra Energy Marketing and as Mayor Pro Tem for the Town of Manalapan, Mr. Bonner brings significant business and municipal leadership experience. His dedication to youth and community is further demonstrated by his board service on the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington and as the founder and president of Raise Up Youth Athletics, a nonprofit dedicated to donating sports equipment to Title 1 schools and underserved youth programs in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Dr. James J. Goad, M.D.: A distinguished, board-certified general surgeon with HCA Florida Palm Beach Surgical Specialists, Dr. Goad is a recognized industry leader in minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in advanced robotic and laparoscopic techniques for a broad spectrum of care, including breast, hernia, colorectal, biliary, and oncology surgery. Dr. Goad’s exceptional expertise is highlighted by his designation as a Master Robotic Surgeon by the Surgical Review Corporation, a distinction earned after performing over 3,700 robotic cases. He is also the immediate past Chief of Surgery at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital and a devoted industry contributor to the future of robotic surgery.
Dr. Jason Kimbrell, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, expressed enthusiasm for the appointments. “Each of these board members brings a unique skillset and a high level of professionalism to the HCA Florida Palms West Hospital Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Kimbrell. “Their collective experience will provide keen insight into the strategies we are implementing as we expand our facility to be the next-generation hospital of choice for our community.”