Rural Health Transformation in Pennsylvania: Access and Care Delivery
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Public Hearing on Rural Health Transformation in Pennsylvania:
Access and Care Delivery
What: The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors and staff are convening a public hearing to examine key issues affecting rural health care delivery and system transformation across the Commonwealth. Testimony will focus on Pennsylvania's Rural Health Transformation Plan, the role of EMS and behavioral health as access points for care, and community-based models that expand access to services in rural communities.
Who:
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors
- Senator Gene Yaw, Chair
- Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, Vice Chair
- Dr. Nancy Falvo, Pennsylvania Western University Clarion, Secretary
- Mr. Stephen M. Brame, Governor's Representative, Treasurer
- Senator Judy Schwank
- Representative Dan Moul
- Dr. David Abler, The Pennsylvania State University
- Mr. Richard Esch, University of Pittsburgh
- Dr. Jeffrey Hyde, Penn State Extension
- Ms. Shannon M. Munro, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Dr. Charles Patterson, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
- Ms. Susan Snelick, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
- Mr. Darrin Youker, Governor's Representative
Anticipated Testifiers:
- Val Arkoosh, M.D., M.P.H., Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- Paula Chatterjee, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine; Director of Innovation, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania
- Alvin Wang, D.O., F.A.A.E.M., F.A.E.M.S., N.R.P., P.H.P., EMS Medical Director, Montgomery County; President, Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council
- Kevin Shutty, Executive Director, Economic Development Council of Mason County (Washington State)
- Beau Bakken, Fire Chief, North Mason Regional Fire Authority (Washington State)
- Julie Cousler, Executive Director, Pennsylvania School-Based Health Alliance
- Jenny Englerth, President and CEO, Family First Health Representative, York County School Districts
- Representative from York County School District
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Room 8EB, East Wing, Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Livestream: www.SenatorGeneYaw.com and www.Facebook.com/SenatorGeneYaw .
Contact: Katie Park, Communications Manager Center for Rural Pennsylvania (717) 787-9555, kpark@rural.pa.gov
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The Center works with the legislature, educators, state and federal executive branch agencies, and national, statewide, regional and local organizations to maximize resources and strategies that can better serve Pennsylvania's nearly 3.4 million rural residents.
Contact
Katie Park, Communications Manager
Center for Rural Pennsylvania
717.787.9555