HealthQuest Advisor and Former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD Joins Everlywell's Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Everlywell, a leading digital health company, today announced new additions to its Board of Directors and executive leadership team, including its first Chief Laboratory Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs.
Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, was the 18th U.S. Surgeon General and Vice Admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service appointed by President Barack Obama. A public health trailblazer specializing in prevention policies and health promotion, Dr. Benjamin made history as the first physician under 40 and the first African American woman to be elected to the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees. Dr. Benjamin's appointment closely follows the company's Series D funding announcement, during which the company announced plans to significantly increase its virtual care offerings, drive clinical research and disease management through testing, and scale its national testing and logistics infrastructure.
"Everlywell was founded on the premise that everyone should have access to quality healthcare, especially the hundreds of millions of Americans who are uninsured, underinsured, or saddled with medical debt each year," said Julia Cheek, CEO and Founder of Everlywell. "Dr. Benjamin's work to increase healthcare access in rural and underserved communities is celebrated globally and recognized directly in the communities she serves. It's a true privilege to benefit from her experience as we build on her vision to create a world where everyone has access to the care they need, no matter what obstacles may stand in their way."
Dr. Regina Benjamin joins Dr. Judith Rodin and Dr. Garheng Kong as the latest additions to Everlywell's Board of Directors.