Civil rights attorney Ben Crump called for an investigation into allegations of systemic racism.
Pernell contends her decisions were constantly questioned, she was accused of lying about her COVID-19 community vaccination efforts by a male executive and the hospital launched two “baseless” noncompliance investigations into her conduct in two years.
“University Hospital is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment,” the hospital said Tuesday in a statement to NJ Advance Media. “Over the last few years, we have examined our organization to identify specific, measurable steps in furtherance of that goal. We are very proud of the progress we have made and continue to pursue this goal for our staff, patients and community.
Pernell’s departure came just months after more than 100 leaders across the state called on Murphy and the University Hospital board of directors to name the 46-year-old Ivy League graduate as the next CEO, succeeding Dr. Shereef Elnahal. The letter described Pernell as a proven “champion for health justice, health promotion and disease prevention.”
Elnahal, a former New Jersey health commissioner, stepped down in March after President Joe Biden nominated him to serve as under secretary for health at the Veterans Health Administration. Mary Maples, University Hospital’s chief legal officer, was named interim CEO.
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