February 26, 2004

Jameson Health System & Slippery Rock University Collaborate to Conduct Survey

New Castle, PA – Mr. Thomas White, President and CEO of Jameson Health System has announced Jameson will be collaborating with Slippery Rock University to conduct a community assessment throughout Lawrence County. It reflects Jameson’s recognition of the importance of involving the community in its planning process. The assessment will solicit input from the community regarding its perceptions of Jameson Health System, the services it offers, and community’s health care needs.

Under the direction of Mr. Neil Chessin, Vice President, and Ms. Linda Cody, Director of Public Relations/Marketing, and working with Dr. John A. Bavaro, RN, Department of Allied Health, Slippery Rock University, the study will be developed and conducted to provide valuable information on the Health System to assist with Jameson’s strategic planning and identifying future services and programs which could be offered to the community.

To ensure community involvement throughout all phases of the process, an Advisory Group has been convened. The group consists of broad representation from members of the Lawrence County Community including clergy, board members from Jameson Health System, clinicians, community leaders, and the general public. Students from Dr. Bavaro’s Planning and Evaluation Course at Slippery Rock University will be involved in the assessment process so that they may learn about the importance of such planning in meeting the healthcare needs of a service population.

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