May 18, 2009, Location - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently announced election of their 2009-2010 slate of national organization board members. J. Craig Strafford, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., staff physician and Director of Clinical Research at Holzer Clinic, has been selected to serve in the prestigious role of Vice President of ACOG with his term beginning May 7, 2009.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the nation’s leading group of physicians providing health care for women. As a private, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization, ACOG strongly advocates for quality Health care for women; maintains the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education of its members; promotes patient education; and increases awareness among its members and the public of the changing issues facing women’s health care.

Being an active member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Strafford has served as a member of the ACOG Executive Board and chaired the Committee on Practice Management. He has been a member of the Council of District Chairs, as well as the committees on Coding and Nomenclature, Gynecologic Practice, Government Relations and Outreach, Nominations, and Electronic Medical Records. Dr. Strafford served as and ACOG alternate delegate to the American Medical Association from 2000 to 2003. His regional leadership positions include chair and vice chair of District V and the Ohio Section. He was also a member of the District V Advisory Council and general arrangements chair for the Annual District Meeting.

A native of Portsmouth, Ohio, Dr. Strafford completed his medical degree and Master of Public Health from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. He served his residency at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.

During his esteemed thirty-four year career with the Clinic, Dr. Strafford has served in numerous leadership roles including President of the Board of Directors from 1990-2004. Dr. Strafford is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Please join Holzer Clinic in congratulating Dr. J. Craig Strafford on his election to the position of Vice President of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

About Holzer Clinic:

Holzer Clinic is a multiple discipline health care system of over 130 board certified physicians providing care in more than thirty areas of expertise. With nine locations throughout southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia, Holzer Clinic provides “Medical Excellence, coupled with Local Caring”.

Holzer Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care.

For more information about Holzer Clinic, please call 740-446-5411 or visit www.holzerclinic.com.

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