Board of Health

The Board of Health is the advisory board for the Environmental Health Department and Public Health activities in the county.

Meetings

The Board meets monthly, normally on the second Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at Greenbelt Home Care, 2411 Edgington Avenue, Eldora, Iowa.

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Board of Health is composed of six members that are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each member's term lasts three years.

  • Amanda Winters
    Term Expires: 12-31-2022
    Iowa Falls
  • Jeffrey Hoffman
    Term Expires: 12-31-2022
    New Providence
  • Maile A Carter
    Term Expires: 12-31-2023
    Iowa Falls
  • Breanne Butler
    Term Expires: 12-31-2023
    Hubbard
  • Tim Broer                                                                                                                                                                                                   Term Expires: 12-31-2025                                                                                                                                                                         Iowa Falls 
  • Dr. Curtis O’ Loughlin, MD
    Term Expires: 12-31-2024                                                                                                                                                                   Iowa Falls
  • Renee McClellan
    Board of Supervisors
    Term Expires: 12-31-2022
    Eldora

Board Overview

The Board of Heath strives to promote and protect the health of their friends and neighbors. Board of Health members focus on the priority health problems in their communities, which might include substance abuse (including tobacco use), environmental issues, chronic disease, violence and abuse, disaster preparedness, and bioterrorism threats.

Board of Health members are working with many partners to carry out the three core functions of public health:
  • Assessment - knowing what needs to be done
  • Policy Development - being part of the solution
  • Assurance - doing what needs to be done, or making sure it happens

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the Board of Health is set out in Iowa Code 455B.172. 

Local boards of health to be the administrative authority for:
  • On-site waste water systems
  • Nonpublic water wells
  • Grants-to-Counties programs
  • Public health nuisances
  • Time of property transfer (real estate) inspections