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Barbara's early work as a nurse practitioner and clinic director created
a strong personal interest in and continuing
commitment to issues that affect the diversity of
California’s population. At
both the State and local level she has been
instrumental in improving access, broadening the
scope of services and strengthening standards of
care.
Dr. Aved has taught classes at California
State
University,
Sacramento and the University of Oregon.
She serves on various state and community advisory
committees and
volunteers with
church, community, and cultural arts boards. When
her sons were born she co-founded and co-managed a
preschool. She has authored a number
of professional publications, and is a recipient of
the State Health Department's Superior
Accomplishment Silver Award for bringing about $1.5
million in State savings for a pharmaceutical volume
purchasing plan implemented in 1985.
Barbara earned a BS degree in nursing (Loma
Linda
University), an MS in community
health (California State
University, Fresno),
a PhD in health science (University of
Oregon), and an MBA (California
State University,
Sacramento). Her favorite
school experience was recently earning degrees in
art and art history.
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