Candidate for
Board Member; Sequoia Healthcare District

GERALD SHEFREN Age: 59

Occupation: Physician

Education and Qualifications:

I have been a district resident and practicing Obstetrician/Gynecologist for over 25 years. I have served in senior administrative positions in medical groups, hospitals and health plans for the past 8 years. I have served on the District's grant cycle committees and am currently a member of the District Board.

The primary responsibility of the Sequoia Healthcare District has always been to improve the health of the district residents. That has been accomplished by striving to ensure adequate access to healthcare services and by applying resources toward prevention of disease.

The District Board continues to share oversight responsibilities of Sequoia Hospital through the arrangement approved by the voters in 1966. That oversight provides community involvement in maintaining access to health care.

The District grants program has improved community health by expanding access through free clinics for indigent residents and providing grants to not for profit organizations that focus on disease prevention.

If I am re-elected, I will continue to use my health care experience to ensure that the District's funds and tax dollars collected are spent wisely to improve the health of district residents, now and into the future.

/s/ Gerald Shefren