Students Invited to Health Policy Forum

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2009) — Undergraduates interested in rural health and health systems reform are invited to attend the Kentucky Student Rural Health Association's 2009 Health Policy Forum on Thursday, Dec. 3.  The forum will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the UK Student Center Addition, Room 230.

Space is limited, so students who wish to attend are asked to RSVP using the poll on the Health Policy Forum posting at http://ksrha.wordpress.com and by e-mailing ky.srha@gmail.com. The event is free.

For more information about the KY Student Rural Health Association, please visit: http://ksrha.wordpress.com

Speakers:

Dr. John R. White, president of Kentucky Medical Association
Dr. Forrest Calico, senior adviser of quality, National Rural Health Association, former Clinton administration adviser on rural health policy 
Dr. Sheila Schuster, director, Kentucky Mental Health Coalition
Dave Bolt, MPH, director, Kentucky Primary Plus, Community Health Centers
Elizabeth Cobb, MPH, vice president, Kentucky Hospital Association
Dr. Tom Donohue, cardiovascular surgeon, Pikeville Regional Hospital, former CEO of a large health service organization