RWJBarnabas Health Chief of Staff Indu Lew Honored by the Federation of Indian Associations in Recognition of International Women’s Day

Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Pradhan, presents an award to Indu Lew, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff for RWJBarnabas Health at the 6th Annual International Women's Day Celebration, hosted by the Federation of Indian Associations.

West Orange, New Jersey, March 13, 2024 - RWJBarnabas Health's Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Indu Lew, was honored by the Indian Consulate at the prestigious 6th Annual International Women's Day Celebration, held on March 8. The event was hosted by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, NY.

Dr. Lew was one of four honorees recognized for their significant contributions to their fields and communities. Dr. Lew's inclusion in this year's celebration places her among a select group of influential Indian figures who have inspired change and demonstrated remarkable dedication to their respective professions.

Dr. Lew was honored alongside Montgomery Mayor Neena Singh, the first Indian and Sikh woman Mayor in New Jersey; Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation; and Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad.

The FIA, which is dedicated to cultural, charitable, and community activities, has been at the forefront of highlighting significant socio-economic issues and celebrating the achievements of individuals who positively impact the Indian diaspora and beyond.

RWJBarnabas Health is committed to fostering an environment where diversity and leadership thrive. The recognition of Dr. Lew by the FIA underscores the significant strides being made towards gender equality and empowerment within the health care sector and beyond.

As Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Dr. Lew partners with system leaders and external stakeholders to drive strategic priorities, streamline important initiatives and organize functionality and process. She was actively involved with the implementation of RWJBarnabas Health's new operating model and one system, one family philosophy. Prior, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, where she oversaw 27 divisions within the system's Pharmacy Enterprise and was responsible for all clinical, quality, patient safety and financial outcomes related to medication use across the continuum of care. A strategic leader and tireless advocate for her teams, Dr. Lew was instrumental in securing the Pharmacy Enterprise's distinction as a center of excellence in the New Jersey medical community.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, with a service area covering nine counties with five million people. The system includes twelve acute care hospitals - Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton in Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway in Rahway, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville; Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth; three acute care children's hospitals; Children's Specialized Hospital, including a network of outpatient centers; a behavioral health center and the state's largest behavioral health network; two trauma centers; a satellite emergency department; ambulatory care centers; geriatric centers; comprehensive home care and hospice programs; fitness and wellness centers; retail pharmacy services; an affiliated medical group; multi-site imaging centers; and two accountable care organizations.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest private employer - with more than 41,000 employees and 9,000 physicians - and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health, in partnership with Rutgers University, is New Jersey's largest academic health care system. The collaboration aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.