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Join David A. Gross, MPA, as he shares his insights from the Kentucky Rural Health Association's (KRHA) 14th Annual Conference on August 17, 2012. A dedicated member since 2003 and now the Administrative Director for Education and Research at St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Gross emphasizes the importance of equitable healthcare quality, regardless of geographic location. His commitment to strategic development, membership engagement, and community outreach highlights a vision for a healthier Kentucky through collaborative efforts. Learn more about his platform and initiatives aimed at improving rural health care.
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President’s Platform David A. Gross, MPA KRHA’s 14th Annual Conference August 17, 2012
About me • KRHA involvement: • Member since 2003 • Public Information Committee chair, 2005-’11 • Board member since 2010 • Current position: • Administrative Director for Education and Research, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead • Favorite rural health axiom: • “Health care should not vary in quality because of zip code.”
My KRHA platform • Development: • Work to implement new strategic plan • Create a ‘past presidents panel’ • Participate in roundtable of contiguous states’ rural health association leaders • Membership: • Focus on recruitment/retention • Engage rank-and-file members • Committee participation
My KRHA platform • Outreach: • More activities/events • e.g., grant writing workshop, regional member meetings, AHRQ partnership • Increase our visibility via blogs, op-ed pieces, representation on other organizations’ boards of directors, etc. • e.g., Smoke-free Kentucky leadership team
How to contact me David A. Gross, MPA Administrative Director for Education & Research St. Claire Regional Medical Center 316 W. Second St., Suite 203 Morehead, KY 40351 E-mail: dagross@st-claire.org Phone: (606) 783-6468 Fax: (606) 784-2767 Cell: (606) 205-5404