The Harney County Health District Board of Directors provide leadership and direction for the district. The Board was formed in 1990 when the community voted to separate the health district from the Harney County government.
The board is comprised of seven community-elected members. Board members are elected on a rotation basis for four-year staggered terms.
Board members work closely with the community and the district administration. Meetings are generally held the fourth Wednesday of each month in the board conference room on the lower level of hospital. The community is always invited and encouraged to attend the public portions of district meetings.
The Harney County Health District Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Harney District Hospital Board Conference Room, 557 W. Washington in Burns, Oregon. The community is invited to attend the public portions of the meeting.
The Harney County Health District Board of Directors canceled the executive session that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, to conduct the CEO Annual Review. Instead, the board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, June 7, at 4 p.m. in the Harney District Hospital Board Room to discuss the CEO recruiting process. The regular meeting of the Harney County Health District Board of Directors will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the same location. Both the special and regular meetings can be attended virtually or in person. If you would like to attend virtually, please email Kathy Huffman at khuffman@harneydh.com.
You can find the unapproved minutes of the May 3, 2023, Harney County Health District Board meeting here: Board Meeting Minutes — May 3, 2023.
The minutes will be reviewed for approval during the next meeting of the Harney County Health District Board of Directors, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the board conference room of the hospital.
The public portions of the meeting can be attended virtually or in person. If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please email Kathy Huffman at khuffman@harneydh.com to receive the videoconferencing information.
Occasionally, an executive session may be held during the board meeting per Oregon Revised Statutes. Executive sessions and applicable statutes will be included on the meeting agenda.
If you would like to address the board during the public comment period, please fill out a comment card.
A public meeting of the Harney County Health District Board of Directors will be held on June 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, as recommended by the Harney County Health District Budget Committee.
Email Kathy Huffman at khuffman@harneydh.com if you would like to attend this meeting virtually.
You can find a copy of the proposed budget here: Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Term Began: July 1, 2015
Came to Harney County: Shana has lived and worked in Harney County for more than 30 years. She and husband, Jim, have raised their four children here.
Community Involvement: Many 4-H Groups, Harney County Parks & Recreation Budget Board, Knitting Guild, Burns School District, Harney County Cattlewomen
Term Began: July 1, 2015
Came to Harney County: Ann and her husband moved their farm from Lake County in 1997.
Community Involvement: Citizens Review Board & State Advisory Council, AARP/IRS Tax Assistance Program, Harney County Committee on Children & Families
Term Began: August 26, 2015
Came to Harney County: Sharon moved to Harney County in 1974 after marrying her husband, Joe, a lifetime resident of the area. They raised two children here, and have two grandchildren.
Community Involvement: Crane School Budget Board, Crane High School youth group, Harney Partners for Kids and Families, Burns School District No. 3 Budget Board, Kids Club of Harney County, Burns Hilanders Booster Club, Community Support Foundation of Harney County.
Term Began: July 1, 2013
Came to Harney County: Dan purchased property here in 1991. He has been the owner of Green Valley Ranch in Riley since 2000.
Community Involvement: Double OO School Board, County Weed Board, Harney ESD Board, EOCCO Local Community Advisory Council.
Term Began: July 1, 2019
Came to Harney County: Dave came to Harney County five years ago, and is retired.
Community Involvement: Previously on Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council, Governor’s Task Force on Resilience Plan Implementation – Cascadia Earthquake
