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Steven M. Safyer, MD, Appointed President and CEO of Montefiore Medical Center
Date:11/27/2007

for universal healthcare," said Dennis Rivera, chairman, SEIU Healthcare. "We are fortunate to have worked side by side with our inspiring friend Dr. Foreman and his team and we know we will enjoy a continued partnership with Montefiore under Dr. Safyer' s leadership."

"The appointment of Dr. Safyer represents a commitment to a Labor Management Partnership that is a model for the nation," said George Gresham, president of local 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. "Dr. Safyer has played a critical role in fostering an atmosphere of respect and collegiality that recognizes the significant contribution our members make to Montefiore's excellence. We look forward to working with him."

Dr. Safyer received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is Einsteinboard-certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. the Albert Einstein College of MedicineIn 2006, Dr. Safyer was named founding chairman of the Bronx Regional Health Information Organization, an independent not-for-profit community-based organization formed to build a technology-based regional health information exchange.

Dr. Safyer has been an appointed member of numerous panels and committees for regional and national organizations including the Hospital Association of New York State, The Greater New York Hospital Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges. He has been a long-standing advocate for underserved populations, including those incarcerated and affected by substance use, HIV infection and tuberculosis.

Dr. Safyer is married to Paula Marcus, MD, and they have two daughters.

Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, encompasses 125 years of innovative medical "firsts," pioneering clinical research, dedicated community service and ground-breaking social activism.
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