NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science announced today that Ruth M. Rothstein, recently retired chief of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services, has been elected to serve as chair of the Board of Trustees of the University, a 92-year-old institution dedicated to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals and to conducting leading-edge biomedical research.
"There is not a more qualified person than Ruth Rothstein in the healthcare community," said K. Michael Welch, President and CEO of Rosalind Franklin University. "Ruth's renowned experience, professionalism, and energy will be an enormous asset to my administration and her commitment to serving the needs of her community will set the standard for our students as they prepare themselves for careers in medicine and science."
"I'm honored to have been elected to this important position," said Rothstein. "I look forward to working with Dr. Welch to strengthen our clinical partnerships and enhance the University curriculum to ensure we're offering the physicians of the future the best medical education possible."
"With a leadership team headed by accomplished neurologist and researcher Dr. Welch, I believe we will achieve our vision of a new level of excellence in medical and health sciences education," Rothstein said.
With more than 40 years experience in the healthcare industry, Mrs. Rothstein most recently ran one of the nation's biggest public health departments, comprised of John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Provident Hospital, Oak Forest Hospital and Ambulatory, Community Health Network, Cermak Health Services, and the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center. Mrs. Rothstein had a pioneering role leading health and hospital services for the largest county in Illinois and one of the largest in the country.
Mrs. Rothstein is highly regarded throughout the national, state and local healthcare communities for her lifelong commitment to improving healthcare services to underserved and underprivileged people. She has been awarded several prestigious honors, including the Chicago Civic Federations' Lyman Gage Award for Individual Civic Achievement and the Chicago Institute of Medicine's Russe Citation for Compassion in Medicine.
In addition to her service to Rosalind Franklin University, Mrs. Rothstein serves or has served on numerous boards, commissions, and committees. She is active in the Jewish Women's Foundation and served as a vice president on the Jewish Federation board of directors.
Mrs. Rothstein has served on the Rosalind Franklin University board since 2001.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science educates medical doctors and allied health professionals in a personalized atmosphere. The University is located at 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064, and encompasses the Chicago Medical School, College of Health Professions, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Visit the University at http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/ . For information about the University's recent name change, visit http://www.lifeindiscovery.com/ .
Contact: Kelly Klopp 312-755-3579 (work) 312-952-1108 (cell)
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceCONTACT: Kelly Klopp for Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine andScience, +1-312-755-3579 (work), or +1-312-952-1108 (cell)
