Jason Purnell, PhD, MPH, becomes inaugural vice president of community health improvement at BJC HealthCare. Image: Jason Purnell, PhD, MPH
2020: Jason Purnell, PhD, MPH: Inaugural VP of Community Health Improvement
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“It is vital to recognize the injustices of the past and to acknowledge that their impact still resonates today. We cannot erase that past, but we can and do commit to ensuring that our BJC HealthCare institutions are welcoming and inclusive for our employees and patients, and that we provide the highest quality of care to all members of our community.”
— Rich Liekweg, president and CEO, BJC HealthCare
2020: Steven Player, PharmD, MBA, CDM: Inaugural VP for DEI
At BJC HealthCare, Steven Player, PharmD, MBA, CDM, becomes the inaugural vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. He develops the BESt Healthcare Institute, which prepares local students for careers in health care. Image: Steven Player, PharmD, MBA, CDM
2017: Angelleen Peters-Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN: First Black vice president at BJH
Angelleen Peters-Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN, becomes the first Black leader to serve as Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s vice president and chief nursing executive — also a first within the BJC HealthCare system. Image: Angelleen Peters-Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN
2014: Kelvin Westbrook: First Black chair of BJC board
In early 2014, Kelvin Westbrook becomes the first Black chair of the BJC HealthCare board of directors. Image: Kelvin Westbrook