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Chapters and Affiliates

HBA Expands Globally

The HBA has expanded geographically to meet the needs of women throughout the US and now Europe. Originally, events were held in only in the U.S. primarily in the New York/New Jersey area. Over the years, members relocated and wanted to continue the networking and skill-building programs that only the HBA offers. The HBA therefore began to expand to meet the local as well as global needs of career minded, professional businesswomen in healthcare across the country and around the world.

In 2000, the first HBA chapter was launched in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by San Francisco, California and Boston, Massachusetts 2001. In 2003, the Metro Chapter (Connecticut, New York and New Jersey) was spun off from the then national organization. Also in 2003, three additional chapters were created: Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; and Mid-Atlantic, which provides programs and services for HBA members living and working in Maryland, Delaware, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

In 2006, two new chapters launched: the first was Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and the second was Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for members in Pennsylvania and the most southern New Jersey counties. During 2007, our chapter in Europe launched and a new affiliate formed in St. Louis, Missouri. 2008 brought the launch of the Southern California chapter and the emergence of a new affiliate in Ohio. Our growth continues in 2009 with the launch of the San Antonio, Texas chapter and the ongoing global interest to start new HBA affiliates.

Today, the HBA serves its expanding membership in a variety of roles and diverse areas, but remains true to its roots to further the advancement of women in healthcare worldwide. Indeed, the HBA’s tag line — “Required Experience for Healthy Careers” — clearly articulates the value the association continually delivers to its members.

Please visit each Chapter or Affiliate section of the website to get periodic updates on their continued progress and future expansion plans.

Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Research Triangle Park Chapter

San Antonio Chapter

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Southern California Chapter

St. Louis Affiliate

AFFINITY GROUPS

Some of the HBA Chapters and Affiliates offer events with a content focus geared to the interests of a particular audience including:

Women in Science
Entrepreneurs
Marketing
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Women in Technology

Please contact your local Chapter/Affiliate to ascertain if these programs are on offer locally.