OLE Health Hires New Chief Medical Officer
OLE Health appoints David Gorchoff, MD, MPH as CMO to lead OLE’s medical practice throughout Napa and Solano Counties.
Napa – March 26, 2018 – OLE Health is pleased to announce the selection of David Gorchoff, MD, MPH as the new Chief Medical Officer for the organization. Over the past 5 months Dr. Gorchoff has served as the Interim Associate Medical Director at OLE. His connections to the organization go back over 15 years, serving as the first Medical Director of Redwood Community Health Coalition (RCHC), the network of Northern California health centers of which OLE is a founding member.
“We are excited continue our partnership with Dr. Gorchoff” says Alicia Hardy, Chief Executive Officer at OLE Health. “Dr. Gorchoff will lead our clinical teams in the implementation of key strategic health initiatives including developing innovative approaches to our health care delivery program.”
As California continues to see a rise in the prevalence of chronic and acute illnesses related to childhood obesity, diabetes, and issues related to behavioral health, Dr. Gorchoff will play a key role in determining the most impactful initiatives to ensure patients and community members have access to effective and cost-efficient treatment for themselves and their families.
“The counties of Napa and Solano represent a microcosm of some of our country’s biggest health issues, whether it’s addressing the state’s growing senior population, immigrant health, or tackling the barriers in access for many residents – now more than ever we must empower our patients and community with the tools needed to live strong and healthy lives. OLE’s long and rich history in this region gives us the perfect platform to make a real difference, and I am excited to be part of this community” says Dr. Gorchoff.
Dr. Gorchoff brings a robust skill set to OLE Health with over 30 years of experience working as a primary care family medicine physician and HIV specialist. He has served in various medical leadership and consulting roles at federally qualified health centers in Northern California, Oregon, and Hawaii.
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OLE Health provides person-centered, high-quality primary health care for residents of Napa and Solano Counties. Our teams of medical professionals work together to provide patients with the range of services they need, when and where they need them. Our wide-range of treatment programs include: Adult Health, Women’s Health Services, Behavioral Health Specialists, Dieticians, Dental Health and more. OLE Health offers customized care to fit the patient’s needs.
