VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Health Care–Here and There (a comparison of U.S. healthcare and that of other developed countries) will be presented by Patrick Gulbranson, CEO of Family Health Care in Fargo, at 7 pm in the auditorium of the Rhoades Science Center on the campus of Valley City State University on April 12th.

The event is sponsored by What In The World Is Going ON? The public is invited to attend this free presentation.

Gulbranson will discuss how the United States compares across the world to other developed countries in terms of providing access to healthcare and take a look at how community health centers are a major driver in providing access to healthcare in the United States and in North Dakota. Health centers are consumer-driven and patient-centered organizations that serve as a comprehensive and cost effective primary health care option for America’s most under served communities. Health centers serve everyone regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. They increase access to health care and provide integrated care services based on the unique needs of the communities they serve. Health centers deliver value to and have a significant impact on America’s healthcare system.

Patrick Gulbranson is the Chief Executive Officer of Family HealthCare, a private not for profit comprehensive primary medical and dental care organization with locations in Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota (www.famhealthcare.org). Pat earned his Master of Science degree in Public, Human Service and Health Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Administration and Long-Term Care Administration from Concordia College, Moorhead Minnesota. Pat has been with Family HealthCare since 2012 and previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2014. Pat has served on many local Boards and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Quality Health Associates of North Dakota and the Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas. Pat is also a member of the Moorhead Rotary Club. Prior to Family HealthCare, Pat held a number of operational leadership positions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota for over ten years.

What In The World Is Going On? Is a campus/community organization dedicated to stimulating discussion about current topics of interest in our state and nation. For further information call 701-845-7321.