Health Board Seeks Applicants

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  The Kitsap Public Health Board is seeking two nonelected community members to serve on the board“The Health Board is seeking applicants this summer for two nonelected positions representing “Consumers of Public Health” and “Other Community Stakeholders.””
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  Applications are due July 12 for positions representing 'Consumers of Public Health' and 'Other Community Stakeholders'“Learn more and apply before July 12 at kitsappublichealth.org/board/apply.”
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  The Consumers of Public Health position requires applicants to identify as having faced health inequities“Consumers of Public Health is open to Kitsap County residents who: Identify as having faced significant health inequities; orHave lived experience with public health-related programs (such as SNAP, WIC, home-visiting nurse, treatment).”
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  The Consumers of Public Health position requires applicants to have lived experience with public health programs like SNAP or WIC“Consumers of Public Health is open to Kitsap County residents who: Identify as having faced significant health inequities; orHave lived experience with public health-related programs (such as SNAP, WIC, home-visiting nurse, treatment).”
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  The Other Community Stakeholders role is open to representatives from organizations serving populations with health inequities“Community-based organizations or nonprofits that work with populations experiencing health inequities in the county;”
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  The Other Community Stakeholders role is open to representatives from organizations serving veterans“Other Community Stakeholders is open to people representing one of the following types of organizations located in Kitsap County: Community-based organizations or nonprofits that work with populations experiencing health inequities in the county;Active, reserve, or retired armed services members;The business community;The environmental public health regulated community (sectors such as food service, septic systems, solid & hazardous waste, drinking water, etc.).”
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  The Other Community Stakeholders role is open to representatives from organizations serving businesses“null”
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  The Other Community Stakeholders role is open to representatives from organizations serving environmental public health sectors“The business community;The environmental public health regulated community (sectors such as food service, septic systems, solid & hazardous waste, drinking water, etc.).”
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  Board members help enforce public health regulations“The Kitsap Public Health Board enforces state and local public health regulations and oversees the work of the Kitsap Public Health District.”
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  Board members help shape health priorities in Kitsap County“"We come from different backgrounds and everyone has a different view," said Health Board member Drayton Jackson, who is completing his term in the Consumers of Public Health position. "Knowing that I can talk for people who don’t even believe they belong in the room, that was the key for me." Learn more and apply before July 12 at kitsappublichealth.org/board/apply.”
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  Meetings occur monthly in downtown Bremerton“The Health Board typically meets on the first Tuesday of each month in downtown Bremerton.”
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  Stipends are available for attendance“Nonelected Board members can receive a stipend for attending meetings.”
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  More details are available at kitsappublichealth.org/board/apply“Learn more and apply at kitsappublichealth.org/board/apply.”