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 CountyWoodie YoungCommissioner |
Mitchell CountyJeff HardingCommissioner |
Yancey CountyMark LedfordCommissioner |
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Vanessa Wiseman
General Public |
Joe Miller
General Public |
Jim Deaton
General Public |
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Mike Lacey
Engineer |
Dr. Kelly Georgeou
Veterinarian |
Dr. Rebecca Duncan
Dentist |
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Eula Johnson, RN
Registered Nurse |
Norma Duncan
General Public |
Devin Raines
Pharmacist |
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Jane Bumgarner
General Public Vice-Chair |
Dr. Diane Walker
Optometrist Chair |
Dr. David Cort
Physician |
Scheduled Meetings for 2022:
February 15May 17
June 21
September 20
November 15
Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at:
Spruce Pine United Methodist Church
11090 Hwy 226 S.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
General Administration
130 Forest Service Drive
Suite D
Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone: 828 688-5060
Email: district@toeriverhealth.org
Health Director: Diane Creek, MSW