EASTON, Pa. — A doctor at the center of protests regarding diagnoses of medical child abuse has been removed as head of Lehigh Valley Health Network's child advocacy center, it was revealed Thursday.
Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen, former leader of Lehigh Valley Health Network’s John Van Brackle Child Advocacy Center, officially was replaced this month by Dr. Sarah Kleinle, according to a statement.
Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen was replaced after “a nearly year-long national search.” Jenssen will continue to practice part time at other LVHN locations.Lehigh Valley Health Network statement
The LVHN statement said Esernio-Jenssen was replaced after “a nearly year-long national search.” Jenssen will continue to practice part time at other LVHN locations, the health system said.
Without mentioning specific clinics or practitioners, the health network previously defended its employees and the criticism.
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