FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Laurie Laker
(c) 612-741-0662
laurie.laker@mnnurses.org
(St. Paul) – March 27, 2025 – With the resignation of Jennifer DeCubellis as CEO of Hennepin Healthcare, nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) are calling for a new direction in leadership—one that prioritizes public service, patient care, and worker respect.
Hennepin Healthcare nurses overwhelmingly cast a vote of “No Confidence” in DeCubellis in November 2023, citing harmful decisions that increased healthcare costs for workers, undermined labor rights, and reduced essential services. While her departure is long overdue, the need for strong, collaborative leadership has never been greater.
We urge the Hennepin Healthcare Systems Board of Directors to engage labor leaders from start to finish in the search for a new CEO. This is a pivotal moment to restore trust and realign Hennepin Healthcare with its mission as a public hospital. Additionally, we express serious concern over any internal interim CEO appointment, particularly from leadership that has mirrored DeCubellis’s approach to labor relations. An external candidate is essential to rebuild confidence and move forward.
Now is the time for change. Hennepin Healthcare must put workers and patients first. Nurses stand ready to work alongside leadership to ensure a future that strengthens our hospital and the community we serve.
HHS Tri-Chairs
Janell Johnson Thiele, RN
Jeremy Olson-Ehlert, RN
Mariah Tunkara, RN
