A statewide coalition that includes community, education and faith leaders has sent an open letter to Gov. Phil Murphy and the University Hospital board of directors in support of Dr. Chris Pernell, who is the facility's Chief Strategic Integration and Health Equity Officer, to be the next CEO.
University Hospital in Newark.More than 100 leaders from a variety of sectors statewide are calling on Gov. Phil Murphy and the University Hospital board of directors to name the institution’s chief equity officer as its next CEO.
In an open letter to the governor and the Newark hospital’s board, the leaders — representing religious, government, nonprofit and community institutions, among others — described, 46, as a time-proven “champion for health justice, health promotion and disease prevention. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.