BENZIE-LEELANAU DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is accepting resumes for the position of Health Officer. The Health Officer is the chief administrative officer for the Health District, responsible to the Board of Health for all matters pertaining to public health, and for providing necessary assessment and assurance activities related to the health needs of the community. Working in collaboration with the Board of Health and Medical Director, the Administrative Health Officer manages the overall organization and operation of the Agency. Ensures compliant and effective enforcement of public health laws and regulations and achievement of established standards and best practices. Provides leadership of public health programs and administrative direction for staff. Collaborates with the Medical Director to ensure that all health care practices, procedures, and protocols conform to current standards of medical practice. Serves as a liaison between the Agency, the public, and community partners.

Cover letter and resume can be mailed to the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department; 6051 Frankfort Highway, Suite 100; Benzonia, Mi 49616, attention: Dodie Putney or emailed to dputney@bldhd.org. Deadline for submitting cover letters and resumes is by the end of the day on July 25, 2024.

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Parenting Communities is proud to bring back this free event for Leelanau County families to come together and participate in a variety of fun family-friendly activities (e.g., face painting, mobile museum, music and movement activities, bubbles, crafts, etc.), and connect with our Parenting Communities team and other Leelanau families and resources. Taqueria Mosqueda and Leelanau Lemonade will be on-site to provide food and treats to purchase.

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Currently, we're out of stock of COVID vaccine, but rest assured, we'll have COVID vaccines available for all ages approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) this fall. To locate vaccination sites near you, visit www.vaccinefinder.org. Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your patience as we work to keep our communities safe and healthy.