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. A Michigan native, he holds a Doctorate of Nursing and Master’s of Science in Nursing degrees from the Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois and a Bachelor of Science degree from the Michigan State College of Nursing. His professional experiences include public and private healthcare administration as well as direct patient care.

He recently worked with community leaders to address serious challenges facing the Battle Creek community due to a critical shortage of obstetrical and gynecological (OB/GYN) physicians. Dr. Jones achieved approval by Bureau of Primary Health Care/Health Resource and Service Administration to add OB/GYN services to the Center’s scope of service delivery. He spearheaded a major drive to see the addition of 5,000 square feet to the current Battle Creek facility to accommodate the new OB/GYN service and expand the Center’s physical capacity for Pediatrics and Family Practice. The addition opened in September 2006. At the same time, due to Dr. Jones’ foresightedness, the Center is in the process of converting completely to an Electronic Health Record. This massive project involves the establishment of a totally wireless e-communications network, wireless tablet pcs and systems training for all employees, template building and form development for all users, site linkages and outside communication interfaces.

It is Dr. Jones’ belief that all people should have access to quality health care, with respect for their personal dignity, without regard of income level or ethnic background.