Provides oversight and strategic direction for SHS community health initiatives by managing Samaritan#s community benefit portfolio, including community health needs assessments, social accountability programs, and community benefit reporting. Supports SHS hospitals and executive leaders in maximizing the impact of community health investments to improve health outcomes in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. The SHS Health Education Team provides technical leadership, advice and support for community and patient health education programming. The team responds to regional needs with information, resources, education or programs and supports the changing health needs of our communities with a focus on physical and mental health. The team works with experts in the development of class content and deploys evidence based training programs for personal engagement and self-management.