Dora Akunyili's Daughter Makes Nigeria Proud, Breaks Record to Become First Black CMO in Top US Hospital
- Late Dora Akunyili's daughter has been appointed as the chief medical officer at the Jersey City Medical Center in the United States of America
- Ijeaom's appointment, which was announced on January 11, took effect from Monday, January 2, 2023 at the facility
- The leadership of the medical centre described Ijeoma as an asset to the medical centre and residents of Hudson County
Ijeoma, the daughter of late Professor Dora Akunyili, a former director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria, from 2001 to 2008, has been named the new chief medical officer of the Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ Barnabas Health facility, in the United States of America.
Akunyili's appointment, which is expected to take effect from Monday, January 2, was announced by the hospital on its website on Wednesday, January 11.
Source: UGC
In a statement released by the Jersey City Medical Center in New Jersey, Akunyili is the medical centre’s first black CMO as the hospital said it is proud to add her to its executive clinical leadership team.
Andy Anderson, MD, the executive vice president and chief medical and quality officer for RWJ Barnabas Health said Akunyili's experience in managing multi-speciality physician groups in integrated healthcare systems will help support the center in providing comprehensive health care throughout the community.
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Anderson said:
“She will be a tremendous asset to our team.”
Michael Prilutsky, president and chief executive officer at the centre, said Akunyili's wealth of experience will help the facility create a world-class experience for every patient.
Ijeoma Akunyili's successes and reaction
Akunyili had served as the regional medical director for TeamHealth, Northeast Group, where she led an unprecedented fourfold expansion of service lines with a specific focus on medical services and access to care for underserved populations.
She was also the chair of emergency medicine at Waterbury Hospital, a Level II trauma teaching hospital serving as a change agent while leading a team of dynamic professionals who dramatically reduced the length of stay, improved overall performance across multiple patient-centred metrics, and increased physician staffing.
She was awarded the 2019 Medical Director of the Year Award for the impressive turnaround of the Waterbury Hospital Emergency Department.
Speaking on her appointment, the high flyer said the opportunity to serve as the facility's CMO is a true privilege to lead the clinical effort at Jersey City Medical Center and to create sustainable health outcomes for the community.
Her words:
“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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Source: Legit.ng
