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Applications are available for the 2007-08
Health Policy Leadership Program offered by the Central Valley Health
Policy Institute at California State University, Fresno.
The program’s participants will meet each of the 10 months beginning in
May to learn about a broad range of major health and healthcare
challenges facing the region, the state and the nation. They also will
develop strong leadership skills to be effective advocates for the San
Joaquin Valley in the statewide policy debate on healthcare and leaders
in addressing regional health and healthcare challenges.
The program is looking for participants with experience in local
government, healthcare, community organizations, advocacy groups, public
health, education, business and the media. Participants will work
together on group projects to create health policy solutions tailored to
their own communities and interests. During the last session,
participants will present the findings and recommendations.
Dr. John Capitman, executive director of the Institute, will facilitate
the program, which began in 2005. He is nationally renowned for his work
with health disparities, long-term care, substance abuse and racial and
ethnic disparities in cancer care.
“The Valley, with its growing population, diversity and severe economic
challenges, has a healthy system that is failing to meet the needs of
many in the region,” said Capitman. “Our leadership program is dedicated
to empowering individuals and groups in the region with the knowledge
and skills necessary to make real progress in meeting our Valley’s
health and health care needs.”
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. March 31 to participate in
the Health Policy Leadership Program that begins May 11. Approximately
30 individuals will be chosen to participate.
The program is funded by The California Endowment.
For more information or an
application, please contact Cheryl Paul at
559.228.2155 or
cpaul@csufresno.edu
or visit the following Web site:
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