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St. John's Episcopal Hospital – Improving Our

Community, One patient at a time …

Visionary Leadership
Dr. Donald T. Morrish is a physician leader and the Chief Executive Officer of Episcopal Health
Services (EHS), where he oversees a health system committed to delivering high-quality,
patient-centered emergency and ambulatory care to the diverse and medically underserved
communities of the Rockaways and Five Towns in Queens, New York.

Since joining the organization in 2013 as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Dr. Morrish has steadily advanced through leadership roles, serving as Executive
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer before being appointed CEO in 2024. Under his
guidance, EHS has implemented transformative changes that have elevated patient safety,
quality, and satisfaction, while expanding access to care and championing equity across its
service areas.

A visionary in health system innovation, Dr. Morrish has led the integration and onboarding of
new hospitalist, emergency medicine, and anesthesia services. He has also helped guide the

“Research and academic contributions system's academic mission, supporting more than 180 residents across 10 state-accredited

are essential for shaping community graduate medical education programs. His clinical background in obstetrics and gynecology
healthcare….” continues to shape his leadership style, grounding strategic decision-making in compassion,
precision, and a deep commitment to patient welfare.
— Donald T. Morrish, MD
Dr. Morrish is nationally recognized for excellence in medical education and has received
honors from the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics. His approach to
leadership emphasizes lifelong learning, collaboration, and community engagement, with a
focus on improving outcomes and health equity.

A Passion for Patient Care, Equity, and Innovation
Dr. Jameela Yusuff serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Episcopal Health

Services (EHS), where she leads the organization’s clinical vision and ensures the delivery of high-

quality, patient-centered care across the healthcare continuum. In this role, she develops and

implements strategic initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes, drive workforce development, and

support business growth. Her responsibilities span clinical care, recruitment and retention, service

expansion, financial oversight, team development, and long-term workforce planning.

With nearly two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, Dr. Yusuff brings deep expertise

and a track record of innovation to her role at EHS. Prior to joining EHS, she made history as the
first femal e Chief Medical Officer of the University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate Health
Sciences University. Before that, she served as Medical Director of the STAR Program at SUNY

Downstate, where she rose from frontline clinician to program leader, championing advancements

in patient care and operational efficiency.

Jameela J. Yusuff, MD, MPH, MS,
Dr. Yusuff is recognized for her leadership, commitment to quality improvement, and dedication to FACP

health equity. She holds advanced credentials in public health, healthcare leadership, patient

safety, and quality, and continues to inspire change through data-driven decision-making and

collaborative leadership.

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