EM V. Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of Encino Hospital Medical Center and Sherman Oaks Hospital, both part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review in the 2025 list of “207 Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know.” This national accolade underscores Garcia’s leadership, commitment, and significant contributions to the patients in our communities. According to Becker’s, “While many community hospitals focus on acute care, these forward-thinking CEOs are also expanding services to include primary care, specialty treatments, rehabilitation, public health programs and beyond. They are responsible for shaping a positive workplace culture, steering long-term strategy, growing service lines and ensuring financial sustainability, all with their communities at the heart.”
Here are the other leaders from Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation hospitals who have been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review in its 2025 list.
This national recognition highlights their leadership and continued commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve.
Congratulations to the following leaders:
- Kane Dawson – Mission Regional Medical Center, TX
- Jodi Fincher – St. Joseph Medical Center, MO
- Parrish Scarboro – San Dimas Community Hospital, CA
- Clay Farell – St. Francis Medical Center, CA
- EM V. Garcia – Sherman Oaks Hospital & Encino Hospital Medical Center, CA
- Derrick Glum – Saint Mary’s Health Network, NV
- John Langlois – Riverview Regional Medical Center, AL
- Kelly Pearce – St. Mary’s Medical Center, MO
Read the full list on Becker’s Hospital Review:207 Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know | 2025