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Henderson County names Dr. John Schnell as county health authority
Summary
The commissioners unanimously appointed John Schnell, MD, as Henderson County Health Authority, citing his emergency department work and regional public-health partnerships.
Henderson County Commissioners Court on Tuesday appointed John Schnell, MD, as the county health authority, a two-year position under the Texas Health and Safety Code that gives local governments an on‑the‑ground medical adviser for disease surveillance and related actions.
The appointment matters because a local health authority can speed local responses and coordinate with state and regional public‑health agencies during outbreaks. County officials said the role…
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