Dora Akunyili‘s Daughter Becomes First Black Chief Medical Officer In US Hospital
Ijeoma, the first daughter of late Professor Dora Akunyili former Director General of NAFDAC, has become the first black Chief Medical Officer of the Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ Barnabas Health facility, in the United States of America.
Congratulating Ijeoma on a press release published on the hospital’s website, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Center, Michael Prilutsky said;
“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”.
The MD, Executive Vice President/Chief Medical and Quality Officer, Dr. Andy Anderson, said; “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.”
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.”
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