Leana Wen, former Baltimore health commissioner, removed as Planned Parenthood CEO
Dr.
Wen had left her
"I am leaving because the new Board Chairs and I have philosophical differences over the direction and future of
In her place, the board announced that
A spokesperson for the organization did not respond to calls for comment Tuesday about Wen's allegations of a secret meeting, instead forwarding an email of the organization's already public statements.
In a statement, McGill said she would "facilitate a smooth leadership transition in this critical moment for
McGill's statement highlights what Wen said is at the heart of her differences with the board.
"I look forward to getting to work alongside the incredible team at
In her Twitter statement, Wen wrote that she joined the organization "to run a national health care organization and to advocate for the broad range of public health policies that affect our patients' health." She cited a wide range of issues, including housing, food insecurity and other social factors.
"The new Board leadership has determined that the priority of
The organization said in a statement that a search for Wen's permanent replacement will begin early next year, with a goal to have a new CEO in place by the end of 2020.
Wen had been
She became known as an outspoken health commissioner during her time in
She also became a leading voice criticizing the Trump administration for weakening public safety nets with cuts to public health and other social service programs, as well as speaking against what she's called rollbacks to reproductive rights.
Her desire to advocate on a broad range of issues also mirrors her time as
Dr.
"She went in with a great reputation and will come out with a great reputation," said Sharfstein, who helped recruit Wen to her position as
"She was very driven to see
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