The mission of the association is to enhance the health and well-being of the state’s rural citizens and communities. Through the combined efforts of individuals, organizations, professionals, and community leaders, the association is a collective voice for rural health issues and a conduit for information and resources.
To learn more and to connect with us, please email:
Rosanna Scott, Executive Director, executivedirector@ohioruralhealth.org
Beth Kluding, DNP, MHA, BSN, CCM, NE-BC, FACHE
Chief Nursing Officer
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Allen Hocker, MHA, BSN
Vice President Ancillary Services
Avita Health System
Laura Akgerman, MA, CRC,
OSU Extension, Ohio AgrAbility Program
Brei Miller, MBA, MA, AT
Ohio State University
Brain Injury Program
Christina Barnes, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Services
Avita Health System
Beth Kluding, DNP, MHA, BSN, CCM, NE-BC, FACHE
Chief Nursing Officer
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Ken Martin, PhD
Professor in the Community Development Unit of the Ohio State University Department of Extension
Allen Hocker, MHA, BSN
Vice President Ancillary Services
Avita Health System
Sharon Casapulla, EdD, MPH
Ohio University
Laura Akgerman, MA, CRC,
OSU Extension, Ohio AgrAbility Program
Emily Eddy, BC-ADM, BCACP
Ohio Northern University
Kayla Alvis, PhD Student
Ohio State University
Marianella Napolitano, MBA, RN
Regional Director, United Healthcare
Jaime Parsons, MBA
Cory E. Cronin, Ph.D., MHSA (SPH)
Ohio University
Christina Barnes, Pharm.D.
Avita Health System
Amy Rettig, DNP, MALM, APRN-BC, MH APRN
James Professional Practice
Brent Burkey, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM
President & CEO
Fisher-Titus Health
Brei Miller, MBA, MA, AT
Ohio State University
Brain Injury Program
Belinda Leslie
Administrator
Portsmouth City Health Department
Phone: 567-712-0697