Peggy Jarrett
About Peggy Jarrett
Peggy Jarrett serves as the Regional Director of Community Health Improvement at Intermountain Healthcare and has held the position of Director of Community Outreach at Platte Valley Medical Center since 1998.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Peggy Jarrett serves as the Regional Director of Community Health Improvement at Intermountain Healthcare. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's mission of enhancing community health outcomes. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that address public health needs and improve access to healthcare services across the region.
Current Role at Platte Valley Medical Center
Peggy Jarrett has been the Director of Community Outreach at Platte Valley Medical Center since 1998. In her role, she is responsible for leading initiatives that promote health education and community engagement in Brighton, Colorado. Her long tenure at the medical center reflects her commitment to improving community health and fostering partnerships that enhance healthcare delivery.
Education and Expertise
Peggy Jarrett holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in International Health from The Johns Hopkins University, which she completed from 1994 to 1995. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from The Johns Hopkins University, studying from 1991 to 1992. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Purdue University, where she studied from 1976 to 1980. Her educational background equips her with a diverse skill set in public health, nursing, and social sciences.
Previous Experience with Médecins Sans Frontières
Prior to her current roles, Peggy Jarrett worked as a registered nurse (RN) with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Kunming, Yunnan, China, from 1997 to 1998. This experience provided her with valuable insights into global health challenges and the delivery of healthcare in diverse settings, further informing her approach to community health improvement.