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Leadership Change For Jefferson Co Health Dept.

By Brian Hagen

07/07/2017

(KAIR)--The administrator for the Jefferson County Health Department is leaving that role.

Beth Brown, during Monday's meeting of the Jefferson County Commission, informed the board of her intent to end her employment with Jefferson County by the end of the year.

She cited family health issues as the reason for her decision.

Following the announcement, Brown thanked the Commission, and County staff, for what she calls “a wonderful experience.”

Brown began her career at the health department in November 2002 as a home health and hospice nurse. In September 2010 she began serving as assistant administrator and then transitioned to administrator in June 2011.

According to the unofficial minutes of the meeting, the Commission took action to prepare for Brown's exit.

They voted unanimously to appoint Registered Nurse Crystal VanHoutan, an employee of the Health Department, as Assistant Administrator, effective July 24.

The Commission intends for VanHoutan to assume the role of Administrator when Brown vacates the position at the end of the year.

When her career comes to an end, Brown will have served Jefferson County for 15-years.

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