Community Advisory Council

On Oct. 12, 2012, InterCommunity Health Network CCO (Coordinated Care Organization) announced that its Governing Board has approved 19 members to form the health organizations’ first community advisory council.

Six members were selected from each of the three counties, with one additional member chosen to meet the 19-member requirement of the Council.

On Jan. 25, 2013, the Council elected its Chairman, Dr. Lawrence S. Eby. On April 24, 2013, the Council approved its charter.

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Our Council
Benton County

Joe Zaerr
Karen Stephenson
Michael Volpe
Richard McCain Sr.
Rocio Muñoz
Sara Williams
Zeth Owen

Lincoln County

Chandler Davis
Ellen Franklin
Kila Brown
Michael Powell
Richard Sherlock
Troy Hudson

Linn County

Catherine Skiens
Frank Moore
Kaire Downin
Lance Kropf
Lawrence S. Eby, M.D. (Chairman)
Summer Vestal

The Advisory Council will work together with InterCommunity Health Network CCO to identify and advocate for preventive care practices, oversee a community health assessment, adopt a regional health improvement plan, and annually publish a report on the progress of the improvement plan. For more information about what the Council will do, click here to view the 2012 Community Advisory Council Orientation (PDF).

Become involved in our Council in the future

InterCommunity Health Network CCO is working to find answers to problems that may be getting in the way of good health. You can help us by becoming involved with our Community Advisory Council. We are recruiting for members year-round to fill any vacancies that may come up in our regional council, and to supply needed help in the county-level advisory councils.

As a member of our Council, you will look at the health needs of your county and help us decide what to do. Council membership is limited to persons living in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. InterCommunity Health Network CCO members are especially encouraged to apply.

We believe that our efforts, along with yours, will make a lasting difference in the health and health care of our communities. Please consider joining us as we look for new and better ways to prevent and manage health problems.

Applications
If you would like to be a part of the Council, please download and complete an application: English or Spanish.

Applications have closed for the 2012-2013 Advisory Council, however we are accepting applications year-round in order to fill vacancies and offer opportunities to serve on local councils. Applications will be held for one year.

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