GRANT COUNTY, WA — The Grant County Health District (GCHD) is accepting applications for a primary board member and two alternate members on the Grant County Board of Health. This is a valuable opportunity to support public health in your community by helping shape health policies and services that impact all Grant County residents.
“The Grant County Board of Health is a diverse group of people who share a commitment to protecting the health and safety of our communities,” said Tom Harris, Board Chair. “As a member for over a decade, I’ve seen the Board take on some of the most challenging and impactful work in our county.”
About the Grant County Board of Health
The Grant County Board of Health oversees the work of GCHD and provides guidance on public health policies and priorities. In addition to setting direction, this group is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal health regulations in Grant County.
The Board is made up of eight positions representing community stakeholders and locally elected and appointed officials.
Current Board Positions:
- Seat Number 1: Grant County Commissioner
- Seat Number 2: Grant County Commissioner
- Seat Number 3: City / Town Elected Official
- Seat Number 4: City / Town Elected Official
- Seat Number 5: Healthcare Facility, Healthcare Provider or Public Health
- Seat Number 6: Consumer of Public Health
- Seat Number 7: Community Stakeholder
- Seat Number 8: Tribal Representative
Open Seats
The Board is seeking Grant County residents for the following positions:
- Consumer of Public Health (Primary Member and Alternate Member)
- People who have self-identified as having faced significant health inequities or as having lived experiences with public health-related programs.
- This may include WIC, housing or homelessness support, behavioral health or substance use treatment programs, and other community-based health services.
- Healthcare (Alternate Member)
- Professionals from healthcare facilities, public health organizations or providers.
- This may include pharmacists, dentists, community health workers and more.
Expectations & Commitment
Alternate members are welcome to attend all Board of Health meetings and are asked to participate when the primary member is unavailable.
- Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
- Location: In person at GCHD office (Moses Lake) or via Zoom
- Term: 1–2 years, with the option to extend by agreement
How to Apply
To apply, please complete an application and follow the directions at the bottom of the document. The application is available on GCHD’s website at https://bit.ly/GCHDBOH.
For questions contact Rita Morfin at 509-766-7960 EXT. 43 or rmorfin@granthealth.org.
About Grant County Health District
Grant County Health District’s mission is to evaluate the health of Grant County and align opportunities for our communities to thrive and be healthy. GCHD provides services in disease prevention, health education, and emergency preparedness for all people in Grant County.
For more information contact Lexi Smith, GCHD Public Information Officer at (509) 770-4194 or lsmith@granthealth.org.
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