Dr. David Sabgir Joins Foundation Board
OHA Board makes new appointment to 2012 Board of Directors

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) The Board of Trustees of the Ohio Hospital Association made the following new appointment to the Foundation for Healthy Communities’ Board of Directors for 2012:

David Sabgir, MD, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation for Mount Carmel Health System. Dr. Sabgir is a board certified cardiologist, and a renowned health and wellness expert who loves practicing medicine. He is recognized by his peers for taking a unique, common sense approach to health care that resonates with his patients.

Sabgir is the founder, creator, and drive of Walk with a Doc, an exceptionally unique, physician-led, free program that incorporates seven major components of good health. These seven pillars of fitness, nutrition, education, family, friends, humor, and charity are combined into a weekend event that few miss. Walk with a Doc has been nationally featured in U.S. News and World Report, Cooking Light, XM Radio, the American College of Cardiology’s website, TheHeart.org, and Walk! Magazine. Walk with a Doc has also been featured on the local NBC, ABC, and CBS affiliates along with many local radio stations and print media.

The foundation seeks to assist Ohio hospitals in their health promotion and wellness efforts by providing resources and networking opportunities. “I am very excited to be a part of the foundation and its mission to help hospitals lead Ohioans to better health,” says Sabgir.  “I have focused my career on encouraging people to lead healthier lifestyles, and serving on this board is a wonderful opportunity to support personal wellness.”

The foundation board is responsible for governing the work of the foundation by providing financial oversight and engaging in strategic planning. For a complete list of directors, visit www.HealthyCommunitiesOhio.org/directors.asp.

About the Foundation for Healthy Communities
The Foundation for Healthy Communities was established in 1994 and its mission is to help hospitals create healthier Ohioans. It initiates and champions health improvement and education by engaging partners, promoting proven strategies and advocating for wellness. Learn more about the Foundation for Healthy Communities at www.HealthyCommunitiesOhio.org. Follow the foundation on Twitter @hospitals4hlth.

About OHA
The Ohio Hospital Association was established in 1915 and currently represents 170 hospitals and 20 health systems throughout Ohio. OHA is a membership-driven organization that provides proactive leadership to create an environment in which Ohio hospitals are successful in serving their communities. For information on top health care issues, visit the online OHA Newsroom. Follow OHA on Twitter @OhioHospitals.

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