Jason Zibart knew he wanted a career in public health when he chose Kent State. As a non-traditional student, he searched for a program that would best suit him and found his home in Health Services Administration. Jason was already working in a hospital and wanted to help patients before they ended up there. Today, he鈥檚 changing the industry.
Jason is currently a Care Coordinator at Tuscon Medical Center and is building a program at Tucson aimed at patient care. The program will utilize a care coordinator to provide patients with the best community-based resources and treatment options.
鈥淭he goal of the program is to meld the standard PCP approach with those traditional socioeconomic determinants of health concerns,鈥� Zibart says. The program has not been named for release yet and is intended for a more high-risk patient level.
Zibart owes everything to Kent State. 鈥淏y the end of the professional practice classes, I had a usable resume, cover letter, and all the preparation needed to get a job,鈥� he said. He recalls a meeting on his first day of work. He understood everything and felt prepared to join a distinguished program. Starting a program like this is a dream come true for the Kent State alum. He volunteered to steer the program in the right direction and continuously strives to provide patients with the best care.
