Center for Rural PA
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 2:30 p.m.
Room 8 E-B, East Wing
Agenda
Panel 1: Rural Health Transformation Plan – Strategy, Funding, and Targeting Resources
• Val Arkoosh, M.D., M.P.H., Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• Paula Chatterjee, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine; Director of Innovation, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania
Panel 2: EMS and Behavioral Health – The Front Door of Rural Care
• Alvin Wang, D.O., F.A.A.E.M., F.A.E.M.S., N.R.P., P.H.P., EMS Medical Director, Montgomery County; President, Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council
• Kevin Shutty, Executive Director, Economic Development Council of Mason County (Washington State)
• Beau Bakken, Fire Chief, North Mason Regional Fire Authority (Washington State)
Panel 3: Expanding Access Through Community-Based Care and Workforce Models
• Julie Cousler, Executive Director, Pennsylvania School-Based Health Alliance
• Jenny Englerth, President and CEO, Family First Health
• Representative, York County School Districts