Mercury News Columnist Patty Fisher to Join The Health Trust

CAMPBELL, Calif., March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Mercury News columnist Patty Fisher has been selected to become the Director of Policy and Communications for The Health Trust.  

"We are excited to add Patty to our executive team.  Her extensive experience in journalism and her understanding of community issues will be invaluable in helping The Health Trust achieve our vision of Silicon Valley becoming the healthiest region in America," said Frederick J. Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of The Health Trust.

Fisher has 30 years of experience in news coverage of the Silicon Valley community.  For the past six years she has authored a column in the Mercury News that offered reflections on important issues through the personal stories of local individuals.  Previously, she served on the Editorial Board of the Mercury News giving her firsthand knowledge of all the critical policy challenges of Silicon Valley.

Her work has been recognized with numerous honors including the national Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for distinguished coverage of disadvantaged children, youth and families.  She holds a B.A. in Asian Studies from Wheaton College and a Masters of Arts in Journalism from University of Missouri-Columbia.

At The Health Trust, Fisher will be responsible for advancing the policy direction of The Health Trust's Healthy Aging, Healthy Living, and Healthy Communities Initiatives as well as overseeing communications.

"I have been concerned about the health and welfare of Santa Clara County's most vulnerable populations for a long time, so this position is a wonderful opportunity for me to positively impact people's lives in a different way from journalism," Fisher said.  "The Health Trust is a dynamic and dedicated organization and I am proud to be part of it."

Fisher will begin the new post on April 1, 2011.

About The Health Trust

The Health Trust is a nonprofit foundation that provides grants, services and advocacy to support its vision of Silicon Valley as the healthiest region in America through its three initiatives – Healthy Living, Healthy Aging, and Healthy Communities. For more information, visit www.healthtrust.org.

SOURCE The Health Trust

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