Rev. Sung-Won Paek Appointed Cultural Outreach Coordinator for Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Philadelphia, PA, January 4, 2007 –Rev. Sung-Won Paek has been appointed Cultural Outreach Coordinator for Albert Einstein Healthcare Network where he will serve
as liaison between staff and patients and family members of Korean descent. Rev. Paek will maintain ongoing contact with Korean
churches and other organizations to assess the healthcare needs of the Korean community and develop plans to meet those needs.
He also will coordinate Einstein-sponsored health education programs and screenings and act as an interpreter for Korean patients
who require such assistance.
“Having Rev. Paek on staff is a wonderful opportunity for our network to forge stronger and closer ties with the Korean community,
and we’re thrilled to have him on board,” says Ruth Lefton, Chief Operating Officer, MossRehab and Einstein at Elkins Park.
Prior to joining Einstein, Rev. Paek was the founder and president of the Institute for Korean American Educational Development.
He also served as a researcher for the Swedenborg Library of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, PA. Rev.
Paek’s background also includes serving as chaplain for Abington Memorial Hospital and as pastor/president of the New Church
Learning Center in Jenkintown, PA.
Rev. Paek earned his Master of Divinity degree from the Academy of the New Church Theological School in Bryn Athyn, PA.
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, a member of the Jefferson Health System, provides healthcare services through Albert Einstein
Medical Center, Germantown Community Health Services, Willow Terrace (a nursing home), Einstein at Elkins Park, MossRehab,
Willowcrest (a center for subacute care), Belmont Behavioral Health and a number of outpatient and satellite locations. Einstein
also operates a primary care network, Einstein Neighborhood Healthcare. For more information, visit www.einstein.edu or call
1-800-EINSTEIN.
CONTACT: Judy Horwitz
Communications Specialist
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
215-456-6767 horwitzj@einstein.edu
Publish date: January 4, 2007
