A.J. Jones, ND
President/Chief Executive Officer

Dr. A.J. Jones has served as the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Family Health Center of Battle Creek (FHC) since 1992. He holds a clinical doctorate degree in nursing from Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago.  His accomplishments during his FHC tenure include facility designing and construction, operational redesigning, establishing and maintaining financial viability, building effective teams and maintaining high performance standards to assure the Center is recognized as an industry leader in provision of primary health care.  Under Dr. Jones' leadership, FHC has become a model for those seeking best practices in the delivery of primary health care services.  Largely due to his leadership and forward-thinking, the Center has hosted numerous organizations from around the U.S. to help them reach their peak performance in today's competitive market.

Dr. Jones works with a wide variety of community leaders to address health disparities in Calhoun County.  Among some of his accomplishments are a 5,000 square foot building expansion of the Battle Creek site to provide obstetrical and gynecological (OB/GYN) and women's health services - completed in 2006 - and addition of a wireless electronic medical records system which incorporates tablet PCs for more than 210 employees.  Most recently, he saw completion of a renovation to the Albion site which included the addition of the three dental operatories - bringing the total to eight.  currently, he is overseeing a 17,000 square-foot renovation and and 28,000 square-foot expansion of the Battle Creek site in an effort to increase access to much needed primary health care services in our community.

The recipient of numerous awards for his work in serving un(der)insured individuals, Dr. Jones continues to build capacity for those in need.  Dr. Jones believes strongly in the mission of FHC that all individuals have the right to considerate service at all times with recognition of their personal dignity.