Ronald Peterson, '70, alum and longtime Johns Hopkins Health System leader, to retire this year

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After more than 44 years of unparalleled service to Johns Hopkins, Ronald R. Peterson has announced plans to retire as president of Johns Hopkins Health System and executive vice president of Johns Hopkins Medicine at the end of 2017.

Paul B. Rothman, dean of the medical faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced Peterson's retirement to employees and summarized his contributions to the institution.