T he Board of Health is the legal authority and has ultimate responsibility for the management of the organization. The Board of Health meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. Board members are residents of Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties. The 15 member board is composed of a physician, dentist, optometrist, veterinarian, registered nurse, pharmacist, professional engineer, one county commissioner from each county, and five members from the general public.
Board of Health Members
Avery CountyJane BumgarnerElk Park General Public |
Mitchell CountyKeith HoltsclawSpruce Pine Commissioner Vice Chair |
Yancey CountyDr. David CortBurnsville Physician |
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Eula Johnson, RN
Linville Registered Nurse |
Dr. Jennie Stewart
Spruce Pine Veterinarian |
Dr. Kyle Duncan
Burnsville Dentist |
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Mike Lacey
Newland Engineer |
Anita Willis
Spruce Pine General Public |
Mark Ledford
Burnsville Commissioner |
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Roger Wise
Newland Chairman General Public |
Dr. Diane Walker
Spruce Pine Optometrist |
Jim Deaton
Burnsville General Public |
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Woodie Young
Minneapolis Commissioner |
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Devin Raines
Burnsville Pharmicist |
Scheduled Meetings for 2018:
February 20May 15
September 18
November 20
Meetings are held at Mayland Community College, Main Campus, Board Room @ 7:00 p.m.
General Administration
130 Forest Service Drive
Suite D
Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone: 828 688-5060
Email: healthdirector@toeriverhealth.org
Health Director: Diane Creek, MSW