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Ohio Rural Health Association

Advocating for Rural Ohio

Ohio Rural Health Association is a growing organization of passionate volunteers and diverse board members from many areas of care, including hospitals and clinics, individual care providers, CEOs and administrators, researchers and teachers, health departments, area social agencies, and legislators. 

With a sole focus on rural health, we are driven by our commitment to passion and excellence, not agendas or special interest groups. Our members represent communities from throughout the state, where issues pertaining to rural health impact our daily lives. 

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ORHA Mission

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Officers

ORHA President

Beth Kluding, DNP, MHA, BSN, CCM, NE-BC, FACHE
Chief Nursing Officer
Hocking Valley Community Hospital

 

ORHA Past President

Allen Hocker, MHA, BSN
Vice President Ancillary 
Avita Health System

 

 

 

ORHA Co-Secretaries

Laura Akgerman, MA, CRC,
OSU Extension, Ohio AgrAbility Program

Brei Miller, MBA, MA, AT
Ohio State University
Brain Injury Program

 

ORHA TREASURER 

        Christina Barnes, PharmD
         Director of Pharmacy                    Avita Health System

Board Members

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

Marianella Napolitano, MBA, RN
Regional Director, United Healthcare

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

 

 

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