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Wood County Board of Health
The Wood County Board of Health is the governing body of the Wood County
Health District. It has the authority to adopt rules and regulations, enact
policies, hire staff, and develop programs. The Board is required to enforce
specific sections of Ohio Revised Code and rules of the Ohio Public Health
Council. The Board also appoints the Health Commissioner, who is responsible for
day-to-day functions of the district and serves as the Executive Officer and
Secretary of the Board.
The Wood County Board of Health consists of 11 members. Six of the members are
appointed by the District Advisory Council. The cities of Bowling Green,
Perrysburg, Rossford, and Northwood also appoint one member each. The eleventh
member of the Board is appointed by the Wood County Health District Licensing
Council.
All Board members must live in Wood County, may not hold an elected office and
should be knowledgeable in the field of health. At least one member must be a
licensed physician. Members are appointed for a five year term.
The Wood County Board of Health meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30
pm. at the Wood County Health District. These meetings are open to the public
and the Board encourages citizen participation.
Fleming Fallon, President
BGSU Professor. Appointed by District Advisory Council. First appointed
03/08. Current term ends March 2015. Resides in Bowling Green.
Nicholas Espinoza, Vice-President
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Appointed by District Advisory Council.
First appointed 5/11. Current term ends March 2013(Fulfilling a partial term
due to vacancy). Resides in Perrysburg.
Sandy Flick, RN
Nurse. Appointed by Northwood Mayor. First appointed 11/99. Current term
ends March 2016. Resides in Northwood.
Frank McLaughlin
Administrator. Appointed by the Mayor of Bowling Green. First appointed 2/13. Current term ends March 2014. Resides in Bowling Green.
Carolyn Rava
Retired Nurse. Appointed by Perrysburg Mayor. First appointed 03/99. Current
term ends March 2014. Resides in Perrysburg.
Richard Strow
Agronomist. Appointed by District Advisory Council. First appointed 03/12.
Current term ends March 2014. Resides in Custar.
Betty Woods
Retired Nurse. Appointed by Rossford Mayor. First appointed 03/96. Current
term ends March 2016. Resides in Rossford.
Dallas F. Ziegler
Industry & Education. Appointed by District Advisory Council. First
appointed 03/05. Current term ends March 2017. Resides in North Baltimore.
Vacant
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