ADVISORY
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: Edward Headington
E-mail: EHeadington@Coro.org
Direct: 818.720.7181
December 10th Coro CrossTalk Features The California Endowment’s Dr. Robert K. Ross on “Leadership in the Healthcare Arena”
It will be moderated by entrepreneur and community advocate, Amir Hemmat, who is also the new Director of Coro Health Initiative
LOS ANGELES, CA. Coro CrossTalk on Healthcare concludes its boundary-crossing speaker series for the year with a special program featuring Dr. Robert K. Ross, President & CEO of The California Endowment. With a new administration in Washington facing immense challenges, the need for healthcare leaders has never been stronger. For this reason and others, Dr. Ross will be speaking on “Leadership in the Healthcare Arena” next Wednesday morning at the Endowment.
You might note that Dr. Ross was the keynote speaker for the Coro Health Fellows at their graduation last year and Coro is delighted to have him back. It will be moderated by Coro Health Initiative Director, Amir Hemmat, and a number of past Coro Health Fellows will be in attendance. This final ’08 CrossTalk is free and open to the Southern California healthcare community but space is limited—so R.S.V.P. today!
WHO: Coro Health Leadership Network—including past Health Fellows
WHAT: Coro CrossTalk on Healthcare – “Leadership in the Healthcare Arena” with Dr. Robert K. Ross (moderated by Amir Hemmat)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 10th, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda Street, 2nd Floor – Suite C, Los Angeles, CA; Parking is hosted and Union Station is just 2 blocks away.
HOW: Seats are still available if you want to attend; please R.S.V.P. to Edward Headington at EHeadington@Coro.org. It is also okay to invite friends, colleagues and peers; they will be accommodated so long as they R.S.V.P. and space is available (Audience limit – 25). A light breakfast (of yogurt, granola, bagels and fruit) and coffee/juice will be served.
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Robert K. Ross, M.D., is president and chief executive officer for The California Endowment, a health foundation established in 1996 to address the health needs of Californians. Prior to his appointment in September 2000, Dr. Ross served as director of the Health and Human Services Agency for the County of San Diego from 1993 to 2000, and Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Philadelphia from 1990 to 1993. Dr. Ross has an extensive background as a clinician and public health administrator. His service includes: medical director for LINK School-Based Clinic Program, Camden, New Jersey; instructor of clinical medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and faculty member at San Diego State University’s School of Public Health.
Dr. Ross has been actively involved in community and professional activities at both the local and national level. He served as a member of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, and on the boards of the National Marrow Donor Program, San Diego United Way and Jackie Robinson YMCA. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatrics, served on the President’s Summit for America’s Future and as chairman of the national Boost for Kids Initiative. Dr. Ross received his undergraduate, masters in Public Administration and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
He has received numerous awards and honors including the Council on Foundations’ 2008 Distinguished Grantmaker of the Year Award, "Youth Advocacy Humanitarian of the Year" award; the "Outstanding Community Service Award" from the Volunteers of America; the "Leadership Award" from the Hospital Council of San Diego and Imperial Counties; and the National Association of Health Services Executives “Health Administrator of the Year Citation.” He was also a recipient of the national Public Officials of the Year Award presented by Governing Magazine in 1999. Other honors include awards from Planned Parenthood Southern Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and West Philadelphia Economic Development Corporation. He also was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar from 1988 to 1990, focusing on urban child health issues.
During his tenure at The California Endowment, the foundation has focused on the health needs of underserved Californians by championing the cause of health coverage for all children, strengthening the capacity of community health centers, improving health services for farm worker and ex-offender populations, and strengthening the pipeline for bringing racial and ethnic diversity to the health professions. He was also named by Capitol Weekly as one of California’s most influential civic leaders in health policy in 2006.
The California Endowment was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. The Endowment has regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno and San Diego with program staff working throughout the state. The Endowment makes grants to organizations and institutions that directly benefit the health and well-being of the people of California. For more information, visit our Web site at www.Calendow.org.
Amir Hemmat, B.A., MPH, is an entrepreneur and community advocate. He is the founder of social entrepreneurial ventures like SABEResPODER, a Spanish-language media company, and Catalyst Consulting, a venture management firm focused on the “double bottom-line” of doing good and doing well. A graduate of both UCLA and USC, Hemmat hails from San Pedro and continues to serve the community through his healthcare advocacy and business portfolio. In late 2008, he became Director of the Coro Health Leadership Initiative and is the creator of the Coro Health Leadership Program. For more information, go to http://www.linkedin.com/in/amirhemmat.
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