bet8体育娱乐入口 appointed Howard P. Kern as a distinguished professor of executive practice for the future Joint School of 公共卫生.
2021年，ODU总裁Brian O. Hemphill, Ph值.D., Norfolk State University (NSU) President Javaune Adams-Gaston, Ph.D. and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) President, Provost and Dean of the School of Medicine Alfred Abuhamad, M.D. committed to establishing a School of 公共卫生 in southeastern Virginia. This move aims to advance health equity in the region through education, practice experiences and community partnerships.
With more than 40 years of experience in health care management and leadership, Kern will help develop the educational landscape of the future school and hopes to elevate its visibility and reputation at both the regional and national levels.
“霍华德的远见卓识, 无与伦比的体验, and undeniable expertise have been both tested and proven during his professional career and through his dedicated service,亨普希尔总统说. “His steadfast commitment to excellence and unwavering passion for advancing health equity have positioned him as a critical partner in our collaborative efforts to shape the future of public health education. Howard has been a long-standing member of the bet8体育娱乐入口 family, and we look forward to the many ways in which our partnership will continue to grow in the months and years to come!"
As distinguished professor of executive practice, Kern will:
- Coordinate seminars on topics related to health care management and leadership.
- Collaborate with the future school’s outreach team to develop strategic relationships with key community stakeholders and partners.
- Assist with the placement of students for internships and practicum experiences.
“As we embark on this transformative journey towards advancing health equity in Virginia, I am honored to join forces with Norfolk State University and Eastern Virginia Medical School in shaping the future of public health education,克恩说。. “通过合作, innovation and a commitment to community partnership, we will build a school of public health that not only educates but also empowers.”
Kern is a nationally recognized expert in health care leadership, having dedicated more than four decades to Sentara 健康. 在他作为总统的领导下, Sentara 健康 became the largest health system and the second-largest private employer in Virginia, recognized for excellence in clinical quality and customer experience.
“Kern’s impact on our region’s health care delivery system has been remarkable,” said Li-Wu Chen, Ph.D., founding dean and professor for the future Joint School of 公共卫生. “We are fortunate that our future students will be able to learn from him.”
Kern has received honors such as leading health care executive by Becker's Hospital Review and Forbes, one of Modern 健康care’s 100 Most Influential People in 健康care in 2018, is regularly named among the 50 Most Influential Virginians by Virginia Business and was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame in 2021.
“His long-standing commitment to community service and collaboration remind each of us about the importance of working together to improve public health in our region,EVMS主席Abuhamad说.
Kern also received the President’s Lifetime Achievement 服务 Award from the Volunteer Hampton Roads organization and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane 信 from ODU in 2022.
Photo: Kern providing remarks at ODU's 2022 undergraduate ceremony for the Frank 巴顿工程学院 and 技术, 健康科学学院, the 理学院 and the School of 网络安全.