Our Mission
Banyan Health System’s mission is to be the leading integrated community healthcare organization that provides all people, especially the most vulnerable, with accessible, quality, and compassionate primary and behavioral care, in order to live their best lives and build stronger communities.
Our Guiding Principles
Respect
We are dedicated to the endless pursuit of excellence and treat everyone with dignity, humanity, and respect.
Passionate Advocates
We are a diverse and inclusive community who are passionate advocates for those in our care.
Quality Care
We are uncompromising in providing quality care and exceptional service to our patients.
Empower
We empower our patients and each other to make the best decisions to live healthier, happier lives.
Our Services
As a not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the South Florida community, Banyan Health Systems provides quality, integrated care that combines the best prevention, disease control, consumer education, research, and evidence-based clinical services. Banyan Community Health Center receives HHS funding and has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
Meet Our Executive Leadership
Our people make the difference at Banyan Health Services, and our commitment to service starts with our Executive Leadership team. Our leaders are top healthcare administrators, clinical specialists, research professionals, strategy consultants, and financial experts with extensive in-depth industry knowledge and years of experience. They are dedicated to upholding the standards that have allowed us to improve quality of life for underserved patients in South Florida since 1970. By focusing on strategic planning, financial oversight, organizational values, and stakeholder partnerships, our leadership team is able to effectively support and empower the Banyan Health Systems community.
Vince Carrodeguas, CPA, MBA
Chief Executive Officer & President
Jeffrey T. King, RN, MBA
Chief Operating Officer & VP of 24-Hour Programming
Ileana Ruiz Garcia, MHSA
CEO, Banyan Foundation
Mark Guthrie, CISA
Chief Financial Officer & EVP Business Services Operations
Manny Fernandez
Executive Vice President of Operations
Richard Morgan, ESQ
General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer
Manny Rodriguez II
Vice President, Human Resources
William Card, MPA, CAP
Vice President 24-Hour Programs
Moraima Trujillo, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Samantha Eve Morris, DBH, LMFT
Vice President Clinical Affairs
Mark Aprigliano
VP Administration
Dr. Kimberly Boyd
Executive Director, BRIC
Gabriela Gutierrez, MPA
Executive Business Partner
Banyan Community Health Foundation & Research Center Executive Team
Vince Carreodeguas
Foundation President
Board of Directors - Banyan Community Health Center
Pierre Rutledge
Vice Chairman
Manny Niebla
Secretary
Joseph Palmar
Treasurer
Cristina O’Naughten
Carolyn Guerra
Chairwoman
Lourdes Reyes Abadin
Jorge Fernandez, ESQ
Adam Silverman
Adam Stolz
Ta'Ronce Stowes
Lincoln Toranzo
Val Jackson
Dr. Richard Rubinson
Evelio Velis, MD, PHD
Board of Directors - Concept Health Systems
Val Jackson
Pierre Rutledge
Adam Silverman
Adam Stolz
Board of Directors - Banyan Community Health Foundation & Banyan Research & Innovation Center, Inc.
Matt Gissen
Stan Beiley
Bob Josefsberg
Juan Del Busto
Ruben King Shaw
Florida Law and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits Discrimination in:
Banyan Health Systems (BHS) operates its programs and series without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination under Title VI may file a complaint with the Florida Commission on human relations at 850-488-7082
Banyan Health Systems (BHS) opera sus programas y servicios sin cosiderar raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, discapacidad, o estado civil en acuerdo con la ley de la Florida y el Articulo del Estatuto de los Derechos Civiles de 1964.Cualquier persona que crean que han sido discriminadas por cualquiera de las condiciones mencionadas pueden presentar una queja co la comisión de relaciones Humanas de la Florida al 850-488-7082