Board of Health Seeks Applications For Public Health Advisory Council

Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Board of Health is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council.

• The first vacancy is open to doctors of veterinary medicine practicing in Clark County.

• The second vacancy is open to individuals living in Clark County representing consumers of public health services.

The council provides a direct link between the Clark County Board of Health and the community-at-large. Access to care, health disparities, obesity, sustainability/food system, violence prevention, climate change and healthy growth are among the public health issues for 2008.

The council meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the main conference room on the second floor of the Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver.

To be considered, applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest by December 5, 2008 to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Send applications by fax to (360) 397-6058 or e-mail to jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov.
Please describe why you are interested in serving, what unique perspectives you will bring to the council, and any experiences you have that would lend diversity to the council.

Specific questions may be directed to Julie Grimm at (360) 397-8477.