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 and Mitchell 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 Vanessa Wiseman General Public Mike Lacey Engineer Vivian Greene, RN Registered Nurse Jenna Lindsey Dentist Shayna Cole Pharmacist Stephanie Greer General Public General Public |
Mitchell CountyJeff HardingCommissioner Dr. Kelly Georgeou Veterinarian Norma Duncan General Public Cole Phillips General Public Dr. Diane Walker Optometrist Thomas Verla Physician Jeff Gouge General Public Joe Miller General Public |
Scheduled Meetings for 2023:
February 7May 9
June 13
September 12
November 14
Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. at:
Mayland Community College Boardroom
200 Mayland Drive
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