Join us on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 12 pm, at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel for the 2026 Community Health Net Board of Directors’ Annual Luncheon: Good Health is Freedom.
As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, we reflect on how far we’ve come, not just as a nation, but as a community. In 1776, freedom meant independence. Today, it means much more — the right of every person to live a vibrant and healthy life.
Our speaker, Eric Kiehl, APR, Director of Policy & Partnership at the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers, the State’s Primary Care Association, will discuss the topic “Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges.”
Mr. Kiehl’s discourse will expound on Community Health Net’s goals to expand access, improve outcomes, and its partnership with the Erie community to continue building a future where healthcare is not a privilege.
Join Community Health Net’s Board of Directors, Executive Staff, Community Leaders and Dignitaries for an informative and inspiring event. Because Good Health Is Freedom.
Details
What: The 2026 Community Health Net Board of Directors’ Annual Luncheon: Good Health is Freedom
Who: Eric Kiehl, APR, Director of Policy & Partnership at the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers
When: Friday, September 18, 2026, at 12 pm
Where: Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Ticket Cost: $35
RSVP: Lisa Songer, lsonger@community-healthnet.com
RSVP Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
About Our Speaker

Eric Kiehl, APR, serves as Director of Policy and Partnership at the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC), where he helps advance the work of Community Health Centers across the Commonwealth. PACHC supports 54 Community Health Centers and more than 475 service locations, expanding access to quality primary health care for individuals and families throughout Pennsylvania.
With more than 25 years of experience in health care advocacy, communications, and public policy, Eric brings deep knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, health care regulations, and the community health center movement. He also has extensive experience in public relations and communications strategy and holds the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Outside of his work, Eric enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his wife and two daughters.






