Jackie Van Blaricum begins new role as President of HCA Healthcare Far West Division

LAS VEGAS – January 3, 2023 –  Today, Jackie (DeSouza) Van Blaricum begins her new role as President, HCA Healthcare Far West Division, with oversight of eight hospitals and multiple healthcare facilities throughout Las Vegas and Southern and Northern California. 

Headquartered in Las Vegas, the Far West Division is part of HCA Healthcare, a collaborative network of 182 hospitals and 2,300+ sites of care in 20 states and the United Kingdom. The Far West Division is part of HCA Healthcare’s National Group, one of three groups across the United States. In 2022, Far West Division facilities provided more than a million patient visits, collectively.

Jackie has been with HCA Healthcare for more than 20 years, serving as hospital CEO for nearly half of her tenure. Most recently, she led Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, California, for nearly 4 years and previously led Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, for nearly 5 years. A hands-on leader, Jackie is well known for her dedication to the organization’s mission as well as her transparent communication style, warm and down-to-earth nature and respect for all patients, colleagues, physicians and community members.

According to Tim McManus, National Group President, “Jackie is an engaging healthcare leader who is well-respected by patients, colleagues and physicians. We’re all excited about the fresh perspective, grounded by her hard work and operational excellence, that she brings to the Far West Division.”

Jackie received her Bachelor's degree in Health/Healthcare Administration/Management from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a Master’s degree in Health/Healthcare Administration/Management from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Throughout her career, she garnered national recognition for her leadership including Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare in America and Becker’s Hospital Review 500 People to Know in Healthcare in America.

“I am very excited to start this new role and the opportunity to serve patients, colleagues and physicians in this broader capacity,” said Jackie Van Blaricum. “The work our facilities provide for the communities they serve is invaluable and I and humbled to lead the Far West Division and to collaborate with our dedicated and skilled teams to implement our clinical, growth and culture agenda.”

In her new role, Jackie will have leadership of more than 16,000 colleagues and a large physician network offering industry-leading care in a broad range of specialties.