Board of Health

Purpose

The Forsyth County Board of Health is the governing body for Forsyth County Department of Public Health. State law mandates that there be a local Board of Health for every county or local health district. The Board of Health is the appointing authority for the Local Health Director and oversees the Health Director in his/her role as executive director of the Health Department. The Board of Health has the authority to adopt local rules which address health issues and which are enforced by the Health Director and staff of the Health Department.

Members

Membership of the Board of Health is also prescribed by state law. The Board is composed of 11 members including: a physician, a dentist, an optometrist, a veterinarian, a registered nurse, a pharmacist, an engineer, a county commissioner, and three representatives of the general public. The members are appointed by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, and may serve a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms.

Currently Serving

Name
Title
Term Expires
Mr. John M Davenport Jr.  1/31/2014
Dr. James K Doub Vice Chair1/31/2014
Ms. Nancy R Hardie  1/30/2012
Dr. Allen S Hudspeth  7/30/2012
Mr. Marlon Hunter   
Dr. Calvert B Jeffers Jr.  1/31/2014
Dr. Willard L McCloud Jr.  1/31/2014
Ms. Jane B Mosko  1/31/2014
Dr. Linda L Petrou Chair4/30/2013
Dr. Paul L Salisbury, III  1/30/2012
Dr. Ricky R Sides  4/30/2013
Ms. Gloria D Whisenhunt  1/31/2013

Meetings

The Forsyth County Board of Health meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Health Department, 799 N. Highland Ave., Winston-Salem, NC. The meetings are open to the public.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health is to advance policies and practices that promote equality in health, prevent disease, & protect the environment.

Adopted by the Board of Health 1/7/09.

Accredited Health Department 2009-2013

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