Blog 7/29/24

Equitas Health Announces New Board Officers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Equitas Health, Ohio’s largest LGBTQ+ and HIV-serving healthcare organization, has announced new officers on the Board of Trustees.  

Susan McManus (she/her), vice president of business solutions marketing at Nationwide, will serve as Board chair for a one-year term through July 2025. 

“It is with great pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I step into this role,” McManus, who resides in Columbus, said. “As a long-time trustee and patient of Equitas Health, I am profoundly committed to our mission of providing affordable and affirming healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community, people living with HIV, and anyone in need of a welcoming healthcare home.” 

Serving alongside McManus as Board officers this term are  

• Philip Stowers (he/him), vice chair, Cincinnati 

• Omar ElhagMusa (he/him), secretary, Columbus 

• G. Kent Holloway (he/him), treasurer, London 

David Ernesto Munar, president and CEO at Equitas Health, praised McManus and the Board officers for volunteering their time and expertise to the organization. 

“Equitas Health is fortunate to have a Board that recognizes the vital role we play in our communities and is committed to securing improved health outcomes for everyone we serve,” Munar said. “We are grateful for the considerable experience that they offer our organization as we work to expand access to equitable and affirming care across Ohio.” 

The Board of Trustees is tasked with being the organization’s governing body, providing direction and oversight as Equitas Health serves its mission. Consistent with its designation as a Federal Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, the majority of Equitas Health’s Board of Trustees are patients, relying on their experience receiving care to inform the organization’s corporate governance and direction. Trustees, who represent a range of backgrounds and geographic locations across the state, adopt policies and develop strategies to ensure long-term success and sustainability for the organization.  

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ABOUT EQUITAS HEALTH 

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional nonprofit community healthcare system. A federally-designated Community Health Center, it is one of the largest LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS serving healthcare organizations in the United States. With 22 offices in 13 cities, Equitas Health serves tens of thousands of patients in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through patient-centered, integrated, and cutting edge services, including primary and specialized medical care, pharmacy, dentistry, mental health and recovery, HIV/STI treatment and prevention, PrEP/PEP, Ryan White/HIV case management, care navigation, advocacy, and other community health initiatives. The Equitas Health Pharmacy is an integral and essential part of the health center’s comprehensive care and business models, reinvesting 100% of profits back into the organization’s programs and services. Equitas Health operates pharmacies serving patients in Ohio and Texas. For more information, visit equitashealth.com or find them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.