San Diego North Chamber of Commerce

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Health Committee

Message from the Committee Chair

"Healthcare is something that impacts everyone. Since the healthcare industry is currently in an era of constant change, it is imperative that you be educated and informed of these issues as they continue to evolve. I want to encourage you to join our Health Committee as we proactively prepare Chamber members for the implementation of healthcare reform, and help them to build their employee wellness initiatives. I hope you join us!"
- Zach Schlagel, Committee Chair

The Health Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 8:00 - 9:30 AM at the Chamber office (10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92127 (map)).
For more information about how to get involved with the Health Committee contact Debra Rosen at the Chamber

2012 Committee Meetings May 22, 2012 Meeting - MinutesJune 26, 2012 Meeting - MinutesAugust 28, 2012 Meeting - Retreat
September 25, 2012 Meeting - Minutes
October 23, 2012 Meeting - Minutes
December 4, 2012 Meeting - Minutes

2013 Committee Meetings
January 22, 2013 Meeting - Minutes
February 26, 2013 Meeting - Minutes
March 26, 2013 Meeting - Minutes
April 23, 2013 Meeting
May 28, 2013 Meeting
June 25, 2013 Meeting
July 23, 2013 Meeting
August 27, 2013 Meeting
September 24, 2013 Meeting
October 22, 2013 Meeting
November 26, 2013 Meeting
December 24, 2013 Meeting


About the Committee

Health is a priority for the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce as it plays an important role in shaping the region’s economy.   The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce strives to deliver up-to-date, health related information to enhance the quality of life of Chamber members and the business community at large. The Health Committee serves as the Chamber's front line to educate San Diego North businesses about health care issues specific to the region that impact bottom lines and workforce productivity. 

The Health Committee has three key initiatives. The first is to serve as a source of information for the business community on healthcare issues.  The committee hosts several events designed to raise awareness of the importance of health in the workplace and changes in healthcare options and regulations.  In these workshops, businessmen and women can hear directly from hospital executives, industry experts, and wellness professionals.  The committee also maintains a WORKplace WELLness site, dedicated to sharing low-cost and no-cost ideas that employers can use to boost the health of their employees. Lastly, the committee examines pertinent health legislation and relays its impact to the business community.

Health Committee Guidelines can be found here.

Health Committee Members

Zachary Schlagel (Committee Chair)
UC San Diego Health Sciences

Alice Vestergaard, Ed.D (Committee Vice-Chair)
Ashford University

Diana Bishop
Kaiser Permanente

Vivian Chadkewicz
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Stephen Chin
Sharp Health Plan

Laurie Edwards-Tate, M.S.
At Your Home Familycare

Philippe Faurie
Synergy Homecare

Lynn George


Monica Graves
The Chopra Center for Wellbeing

Patrick Pierce
San Diego Hospice

Lauren Reynolds
At Home Care Solutions

Carey Riccitelli
County of San Diego HHSA

Paul Schreiner
Harrahs

Kevin Schwerdtfeger
MD Today Urgent Care

Jonathan Smith
Healthier is Wealthier

David White
Shape Up Wellness

Lori Wilson
Wilson Insurance Services

Margaret Wilson
Bill Howe Plumbing

Nick Xenitopoulos
Children's Physicians Medical Group