Dora Akunyili’s Daughter Becomes First Black Chief Medical Officer Of US Hospital
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The daughter of late Professor Dora Akunyili, Ijeoma, has been
named the Chief Medical Officer of the Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ
Barnabas Health facility, in the United States of America.
In a
statement released on the official website of the centre, Dr. Akunyili is the
first African American medical professional to serve in the role.
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In his comment, the MD, Executive Vice President/Chief Medical and
Quality Officer at WJBarnabas, Dr. Andy Anderson said that her “experience
managing multi-specialty physician groups in integrated health care systems
will help support Jersey City Medical Center in providing comprehensive health
care throughout the community.”
“She has a wealth of experience
and knowledge, and as our Chief Medical Officer, we look forward to creating a
world-class experience for every patient at Jersey City Medical Center. I am
confident that Hudson County will benefit in a great way from her leadership,
and that her presence will have tremendous impact,” added, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Medical Center, Michael Prilutsky.
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Speaking on the appointment, Ijeoma was quoted as saying “I am grateful
for this opportunity, and I look forward to serving the residents of Hudson
County and continuing to provide safe, innovative, efficient, and equitable
care.
“It is a true privilege to lead the clinical effort at
Jersey City Medical Center and to create sustainable health outcomes for our
community.”
Dora Akunyili was the Director-General of National
Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control of Nigeria from 2001 to
2008 and was later appointed Minister of Information and Communications.
READ: Akunyili Begins Treatment In India, Thanks Nigerians For Prayers
She died in 2014 after a two-year battle with cancer.
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