Local Provider Selected for Harvard Public Health Program

Big congratulations to Mike Quirk, Medical Director of Redwoods Rural Health Center for being selected for the Harvard School of Public Health’s: Managing Ambulatory Health Care Program in Portland, Oregon by the Community Clinics Initiative (CCI). CCI had an overwhelming response to the program, but selected applicants who are physician managers in community clinics and health centers from across the entire state. The Community Clinics Initiative is underwriting the cost of the tuition for the this intensive four-day course, designed specifically for the community health center physician who has undertaken significant managerial responsibilities, yet is unable to take time away from the health center to complete a degree program in public health or health administration.

Given the current health care environment, physician leaders are in critical management positions. As Medical Director of Redwoods Rural Health Center, Mike Quirk makes an ideal candidate for the training and RRHC and its patients will be rewarded for his dedication to their community. He will learn about financial management, policy and community leadership, clinical operations, and the key role as Medical Director. The training will expand Dr. Quirk’s knowledge of management concepts and understanding of his leadership role to effectively work with the management team of the health center, its Board of Directors and clinical staff to guide the successful operations of the health center.