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- Epidemiologist brings public health perspective to Community Health Center Board
* Español a continuación * Jeff Bethel joined the Board of Directors of the Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties (CHC) not long after being hired on the faculty of the College of Health at Oregon State University in Corvallis. He wanted to get involved in his new community, and he saw it… Read more: Epidemiologist brings public health perspective to Community Health Center Board - A second chance: cancer survivor gives back through health center board service
* Español a continuación * Rachel Bretbrunner believes a visit to the Monroe Health Center saved her life. Nearly eight years ago, Bretbrunner, who lives in a small community in Benton County, was uninsured and experiencing persistent pain in her leg. Unsure where to turn, she sought help at the local clinic. Providers ordered tests… Read more: A second chance: cancer survivor gives back through health center board service - Professional knowledge and personal challenges provide important experience for CHC board member
* Español a continuación * Stephanie Toney heard about the opportunity to serve on the board of directors of the Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties (CHC) through word of mouth. A board member invited her to check it out. In the CHC board, Toney found an opportunity to support the overall health… Read more: Professional knowledge and personal challenges provide important experience for CHC board member - On Health Center board, veteran speaks for people who can’t advocate for themselves
* Español a continuación * Brooke Knutzen was born and raised in the Willamette Valley. After many years in the military, she came back home to live and work. She earned a degree in soil science and then worked as a science writer. As other opportunities opened up, she pivoted to working in nonprofits that… Read more: On Health Center board, veteran speaks for people who can’t advocate for themselves - Sharing her voice: LeTisha McCoy brings community perspective to health center board
* Español a continuación * LeTisha McCoy is the newest member of the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) Board of Directors. She responded to a call for applicants interested in helping shape decisions that affect a broad range of health care services at five clinics. A doula, community advocate, business owner… Read more: Sharing her voice: LeTisha McCoy brings community perspective to health center board - Retired nurse continues caring for community through health center board leadership
* Español a continuación * When Sara Fuller retired after more than 40 years as a pediatric nurse, she wasn’t ready to stop serving others. Instead, she found a new way to improve the health of her community by joining the Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties (CHC) Board of Directors. Thirteen years… Read more: Retired nurse continues caring for community through health center board leadership - From homelessness to hope: board member gives back through community health center
* Español a continuación * When Grace Robinson walks into a Board of Directors meeting for the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC), she brings personal experience no report or data dashboard can provide. Robinson knows firsthand how access to health care, housing support and compassionate providers can change a life. “The… Read more: From homelessness to hope: board member gives back through community health center