MHA student motivated to improve rural health care access
Hannah Nosbisch encourages future CPH students to "seek to make an impact."
Meet Hannah Nosbisch, a second-year student in the Master of Health Administration program who aims to support clinician success and advocate for access to preventative care.
What inspired you to pursue a career in health administration?
I grew up aspiring to be a pediatric oncologist. However, in high school, I discovered my love for business, and knew that I still desired to make an impact in health care. I obtained an undergraduate degree in supply chain management and was fortunate enough to have an internship working with project managers with a nursing background in a large health care system.
I was determined to combine my skills and my passions in a career that would allow me to make a meaningful difference for both patients and clinicians. Health administration emerged as the perfect path — enabling me to collaborate directly with clinicians and enhance the overall quality of patient care.
What public health topics are you most passionate about?
Clinician well-being and preventative care. My mother is a nurse and my brother is in medical school, so each day I witness the importance of well-being. If clinicians are not able to perform at 100%, patients will not receive the high-quality care they deserve.
Additionally, growing up in Nebraska, I saw how sparse rural health care was, and how perceptions of health care impacted if preventative care was received. I’m passionate about ensuring that individuals know the importance of and have access to preventative care, especially in rural areas. I hope to advocate and do work in these two important areas in my career.
How did you spend your summer?
I had the opportunity to work as the administrative intern in the Children’s Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Participating in hands-on work was a crucial part of my academic experience, and I am grateful for the relationships built and skills gained this summer. Additionally, in my free time, I volunteered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, helping with data management to ensure that all patients and their families have a strong community.
What have you enjoyed most about the MHA program?
With my background in business, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the health care field. From public health to economics and finance, gaining education in an area I am passionate about is both exciting and challenging. I cherish the relationships I have developed in the program with my peers, professors and mentors. I will carry these relationships into my career. The culture of the MHA program is one of collaboration, for which I am immensely grateful.
What are you looking forward to most about this academic year?
I’m looking forward to applying experiences from my internship into my academics. The second year of the program offers additional opportunities for hands-on practice via cases and a capstone project. I am excited to participate in academics that apply directly to the real world.
I cannot wait to hear about the internship experiences of my peers and learn from the first-year class as they embark on their health administration journey.
Do you have any advice for future CPH students?
Be a sponge! While it may sound odd, take every opportunity to soak everything in. This season is full of opportunities and challenges, but soak in your learnings and grow relationships. These aspects will make an impact on your future career in health care. Also, in whatever you do, seek to make an impact and discover your purpose.
