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Biography, Disciplines and Teaching Interests
In August 2015, Mr. Charles F. Owens received Direct Appointment as Associate Clinical Professor for Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) and the Director of the Center for Public Health Practice & Research. Under faculty appointment provides instruction in the JPHCOPH Health Policy & Management Division focusing on health care finance, workforce development and policy. As the Director for the JPHCOPH Center for Public Health Practice & Research facilitates the integration of the JPHCOPH academic resources into local, state and national fields for application in communities and areas of research. He administers various grant programs targeting specific areas of public health including but not limited to, Public Health, Emergency Medical Services, needs assessment, program evaluation, health systems planning and various other components within the health and health care arenas.
Beginning his health care career in 1991, his tenure in the health care industry exceeds 27 years. Prior to joining Georgia Southern University, Mr. Owens served as the Executive Director of the Georgia Department of Community Health’s State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Office. Mr. Owens provided oversight to various programs focusing on improving the health care delivery system and health of Georgians in underserved communities. These programs were supported by state and federal grant funds averaging over $9M annually. Mr. Owens was appointed to Governor Nathan Deal’s Rural Hospital Stabilization Committee. He also serves on the Board of the Georgia Rural Health Association. Previously he received appointment by Kathleen Sibelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to serve on the 2012-2013 Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Negotiated Rulemaking Committee for Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas, and he has held a variety of leadership positions in rural hospitals.
Given his history it is evident that he has a strong passion for the preservation of essential health care services for rural and underserved populations. Mr. Owens has served on numerous policy and program development initiatives all founded on the delivery of effective, efficient community-based health care focusing on the right care, at the right time and in the right setting. Following these principles insures the greatest patient outcome, in the most effective delivery setting and in the most economical means for delivery.
Mr. Owens obtained his Master’s in Science majoring in Accounting from Georgia Southwestern College in 1992. He previously obtained his Bachelor’s of Science majoring in Marketing from Valdosta State College in 1990.
Disciplines: Health Policy and Management
Teaching Interests: Budget and Finance, Accounting Marketing
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Education/Academic qualification
M.S.A. in Business Management, Georgia Southwestern College
… → 1992
B.A. in Marketing, Valdosta State University
… → 1990
Disciplines
- Health Services Administration
Research Interests
- Rural Hospitals
- Public Health
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Healthcare Delivery
- Health Services
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Projects/Grants
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The efficacy of IntraVenous Iron Therapy in persistent pAin patients with iron deficiency: a randomised controLled trial: The VITAL Trial.
Opoku, S. T. (PI), Owens, C. (CoPI), Wyssusek, K. K. (PI) & Watkins, R. R. (PI)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
02/15/20 → 02/1/25
Project: Research
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Examining the Role of State-MCO Contractual Mandates/Incentives and a Social Services Referral Program in Addressing Social Disparities of Health
Mase, W. A. (PI), Opoku, S. T. (CoI) & Owens, C. (CoI)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
01/1/20 → 01/1/21
Project: Research
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Mapping Geographic Disparities in Healthcare Access Barriers Among Married Women in Pakistan: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey
Kamal, A., Shah, G. H., Hafeez, A., Siddiqa, M. & Owens, C., Sep 26 2025, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 13, 19, 2448.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rural hospital philanthropy: community awareness and willingness to donate to the Georgia rural hospital tax credit program
Kimsey, L., Apenteng, B. A., Opoku, S. T., Owens, C., Peden, A., Adewoye, A. & Patel, F., Jul 27 2025, In: BMC Health Services Research. 25, 1, 980.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Assessment of Healthcare Barriers and Health Needs for Rural Residents. Results From a Qualitative Approach
Shehaj, B., Opoku, S. T., Apenteng, B., Kimsey, L., Owens, C. & Peden, A., May 1 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Examining the relationship between rural residents’ satisfaction with local hospital's COVID-19 response and intention to use the hospital
Apenteng, B. A., Adewoye, A., Owens, C., Opoku, S. T., Kimsey, L., Peden, A. & Shehaj, B., Jul 19 2023, In: Journal of Rural Health. 40, 2, p. 259-267 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hospital-Community Engagement, Community Collective Efficacy and Rural Critical Access Hospital Reputation
Apenteng, B. A., Adewoye, A., Opoku, S. T., Kimsey, L., Peden, A. H., Mase, W. & Owens, C. F., May 1 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation