The Clark County Board of Health is seeking applicants for three positions on the volunteer Public Health Advisory Council: a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Clark County, a Clark County consumer of public health services and a representative from the Clark County Youth Commission or Clark County Youth House or a representative of local area high schools or colleges.
The positions begin Oct. 1, and are three-year terms.
The council meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Tuesday every month, with the meetings in the main conference room on the second floor of the Center for Community Health, 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd.
The Council identifies needs and suggests ways to enhance community health and makes recommendations to county councilors in their capacity as the Board of Health. Top priorities are addressing adverse childhood experiences, community health improvement planning and support for healthy children.
Those interested should submit a letter and resume to Alyssa Weyhrauch, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applications also can be faxed to 360-397-6058 or emailed to Alyssa.Weyhrauch@clark.wa.gov. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 24.
