Head of Seattle Children s Research asked to resign
By Q13 News Staff
Dr. Jim Hendricks was asked to resign last week
SEATTLE - A leading doctor and prominent figure at Seattle Children s Research Institute was asked to resign last week.
On Friday, Dr. Jim Hendricks, the President of Seattle Children s Research Institute was asked to step down, Dr. Jeff Sperring, CEO at Seattle Children s confirmed in a statement to Q13 News. Yesterday, I asked for Dr. Jim Hendricks, President of Seattle Children’s Research Institute, to step down, said Sperring. I’ve listened to our workforce, families, people in the community and other stakeholders. After many conversations and thinking about what is in the best interest of the institution, I acted, Sperring said.
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