Inaugural Cohort graduates from Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program

 [Kansas City, Mo.] – The Center for Rural Health Leadership (CRHL) graduates the inaugural cohort of the Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program.

CRHL was built in response to the National Rural Health Association’s initiative to address the rural hospital closure crisis by equipping rural health professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead successfully during the most difficult time in rural healthcare history. This program was created by rural health clinic leaders, for rural health clinic leaders and was informed through an essential question: “What do you know now that you wish you’d known then?”

The program includes expert-led classes and interactive live discussion sessions covering essential topics like financial management, clinic operations, regulatory compliance, leadership development, quality, and more.

Congratulations to the April 2025 Cohort:

• Amanda Stoll, Waynesboro Family Medicine and Obstetrics – Waynesboro, MS
• Anna Marlow, Avita Health System – Galion, OH
• Ashley Palmer, Memorial Regional Health – Craig, CO
• Benita Haines, Valley Health – Winchester, VA
• Brittany Bradshaw, Eastland Memorial Hospital District – Eastland, TX
• Casey Stanley, Ozarks Community Hospital – Gravette, AR
• Cheyenne Neagle, Scotland County Hospital & Clinics – Memphis, MO
• Erin Aune, North American HMS – St. Louis, MO
• Jennifer Fruge, Beauregard Health System – Deridder, LA
• Joanie Perkins, North Sunflower Medical Center – Ruleville, MS
• JoDee Johnson, Plumas District Hospital – Quincy, CA
• Kate Hill, The Compliance Team – Philadelphia, PA
• Michelle Boehne, Citizens Memorial Hospital District – Bolivar, MO
• Rebecca Jensen, Gordon Memorial Hospital – Gordon, NE
• Regina Bickham, Dr. K's Family Medicine – Bogalusa, LA
• Selena Gurley, Fast Pace Health Urgent Care
• Victoria Greer, Baxter Health – Mountain Home, AR

“This program was built to equip rural health clinic leaders with the skills, strategies, and support to lead through the toughest challenges facing rural healthcare today,” said Sydney Grant, Chief Learning Officer for CRHL. “It’s about more than just learning—it’s about community, confidence, and action.”

To learn more about the Center for Rural Health Leadership, visit https://www.crhleadership.com.

About the Center for Rural Health Leadership

The Center for Rural Health Leadership (CRHL) equips rural healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to create stronger, more sustainable healthcare organizations. Through specialized programs and expert-driven education, CRHL is committed to developing the next generation of rural healthcare leaders and strengthening healthcare in rural America