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Meetings
Board of Health meetings are held the second Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Meetings are held at 6:30p.m. at the Hoke County Health Center, located at 683 E. Palmer Road in Raeford. All Board of Health meetings are open to the public.
2023 Meeting Dates
| January 9 | February 13 | March 13 | April 10 |
| May 8 | June 12 | July N/A | August N/A |
| September 11 | October 9 | November 13 | December N/A |
Members
Board of Health Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Board Members can serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
Current Members
| Name | Position | Member Date | Term | Term Expiration |
| Ms. Kathryn Hostetter | Pharmacist | 10/10/2017 | 2 | 10/10/2023 |
| Mr. James Davis | Public Member | 01/08/2018 | 2 | 01/08/2024 |
| Dr. Susan Hendrix, OD | Optometrist | 11/13/2018 | 1 | 11/13/2024 |
| Mr. Robert Wright | Veterinarian-ILO | 12/13/2021 | 3 | 12/13/2024 |
| Ms. Ellen McNeill | Public Member | 01/08/2018 | 2 | 01/08/2024 |
| Ms. Gail Lowery, FNP | Physician-ILO | 11/08/2021 | 1 | 11/08/2024 |
| Dr. Mark Thompson | Dentist | 6/12/2017 | 2 | 10/12/2023 |
| Mr. Chris Pusey | Professional Engineer-ILO | 05/13/2019 | 1 | 05/13/2025 |
| Ms. Leah Leach | Public Member | 02/17/2020 | 1 | 02/17/2023 |
| Ms. Florine Fleming, RN | Registered Nurse | 1/3/2022 | 1 | 1/3/2025 |
| Mr. Lonnie Baldwin | County Commissioner | 1/2/2021 | 1 | N/A |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Responsibilities
The Board of Health is the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the Hoke County Health Department. The board has the responsibility to protect and promote public health in Hoke County. The board has the authority to adopt rules necessary to protect and promote the public health of Hoke County