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Health department lists multiple openings; environmental health supervisor starts May 4
Summary
Health Officer Guy Miller reported several open positions, multiple upcoming hires and the recent start of Environmental Health Supervisor Andrew Priest on May 4, 2026. A PHN retirement and planned hires for June were also noted.
Health Officer Guy Miller told the board the department is recruiting for several positions, including public health nurses (full-time, part-time, temporary), a full‑time medical social worker, a community lead educator (temporary) and a prevention special health projects coordinator (temporary). Miller reported that Environmental Health Supervisor Andrew Priest began work on May 4, 2026 and that a Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP) program nurse and a WIC nutritionist are expected to start around June 1, 2026.
Miller also noted that PHN Karen Kortebein retired April 29, 2026 after more than 10 years of service. The staffing updates were provided as part of the Health Officer's administrative report; no formal personnel actions were recorded in the meeting transcript.
