Ardmore Institute of Health Welcomes New Board Members – Drs. Rima and Vartabedian Join AIH Board
Ardmore, Oklahoma. (July 1, 2020) – Ardmore Institute of Health is proud to welcome Drs Vartabedian and Rima to the Board of Trustees.
Cynthia L. S. Rima, DNP, APN, ANP-BC, DipACLM, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice with clinical experience in primary care, working with practices in the Maryland, northern Virginia and Chattanooga, Tennessee regions. She is professor of nursing at Southern Adventist University teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing degree levels. Her Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) background includes working in practices Maryland, northern Virginia and Chattanooga, Tennessee regions and in a clinic for low income, uninsured adults.
Roy Vartabedian, DrPH, is a Doctor of Public Health, and internationally recognized health consultant, speaker, and author. He has extensive experience developing health and wellness programs including an award-winning Preventive Care teaching program for medical residencies. He is a New York Times best-selling author and guest on national television programs, such as the Today Show; Live with Regis; Everyday with Joan Lunden.
AIH President, Dr. Ron Stout said, “we’re delighted to welcome Drs. Rima and Vartabedian as the newest board trustees. Their experience and influence will be instrumental as we work toward a future where lifestyle and Lifestyle Medicine is the preferred method for preventing, treating and reversing chronic disease.”
About the Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH)
AIH improves the health and vitality of people to live more meaningful lives as it works for a future where lifestyle change will be the preferred method to prevent, treat and reverse chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity The organization provides grants which align with its strategic priorities to establish Lifestyle Medicine as a foundational component of the delivery of care in the US healthcare system, support initiatives for health improvement in the City of Ardmore and the surrounding area, and establish AIH as a respected resource for information related to Lifestyle Medicine and health improvement practices. Learn more at ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org and its proprietary online nutrition platform at fullplateliving.org.
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