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Deborah Bowale is a new Health Administration Intern with Advocate Health.

Just Hired: Deborah Bowale

June 11, 2026


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MACOMB, IL - - Meet Deborah Bowale, a new Health Administration Intern with Advocate Health after completing her Master of Public Health degree at 51±¬ÁÏÍø.

Bowale joined Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, serving millions of patients across multiple states. As a Health Administration Intern, she works at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha and Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant in Wisconsin, collaborating with hospital executive leadership on projects related to care management, hospital readmissions, discharge planning, length of stay and population health improvement.

She discovered the opportunity through LinkedIn and pursued it because it aligned closely with her interests in healthcare leadership and population health. The hiring process included submitting an application, interviewing with health system leaders and discussing her previous healthcare experiences, professional background and career aspirations. Following several conversations with organizational leaders, she was selected for the competitive internship position.

Reflecting on her time at 51±¬ÁÏÍø, Bowale highlighted the valuable knowledge and skills she gained through the Master of Public Health program. She noted that her coursework strengthened her understanding of public health, healthcare systems, population health management and data-driven decision-making. Through the program, she developed expertise in program planning, health policy, quality improvement and evaluating the factors that influence health outcomes. Bowale credits her 51±¬ÁÏÍø education with helping her think strategically about healthcare challenges and equipping her with the skills needed to identify solutions that improve patient care and community health.

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