Massachusetts’s Fall River Uma Kolli Jaladi, MD, has been named HealthFirst’s next Chief Medical Officer, with effect from February 3, 2025.
Having worked for HealthFirst from 2006 to 2013 as a Medical Director and Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Kolli Jaladi is no stranger to the organization. She gained the respect and confidence of both patients and employees during her prior position by making a big difference as a steadfast supporter of women’s health and diabetes care.
Dr. Kolli Jaladi brings a plethora of expertise to her new position, having completed her residency in family medicine at Brown University. She has been affiliated with St. Anne’s Hospital and has worked as a family medicine physician and medical director for several local physician and hospital groups in recent years. She also holds a position at Brown University as a clinical assistant professor of family medicine.
I am thrilled to be returning to HealthFirst Family Care Center in a leadership position because I think community health centers are essential to every community, Dr. Jaladi stated. HealthFirst does a fantastic job of providing everyone with comprehensive and easily accessible care. Being a part of this institution, which places a high priority on both individual and community health, makes me happy.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Uma Kolli Jaladi return to HealthFirst in this significant leadership position,” stated Dr. Lisa M. Jones, CEO of HealthFirst. Her demonstrated commitment, clinical knowledge, and enthusiasm for patient-centered care will benefit our organization and enable us to keep offering our neighbors top-notch medical care in creative, patient-centered ways.
