Local Health Input is Needed for the New Jersey Rural Health Council
Health Officers:
The NJ State Office of Rural Health runs the NJ Rural Health Council/Migrant Coalition, an organizational body, comprised of 180 members from different organizations. They have members from federal/state agencies, academia, CBOs, health providers, and advocacy groups. The Council is a 2-year term and meets every quarter via Zoom. They discuss different health topics, funding opportunities, resources available to rural communities, projects, and initiatives. They also conduct a general session and breakout sessions to allow members to have discussions, network and collaborate.
A few Health Officers do participate, but the NJ Rural Health Council/Migrant Coalition is seeking additional local health department participation. The next meeting is on March 19th, 10:30-12PM and agenda is attached.
If you serve rural communities, please consider joining the NJ Rural Health Council/Migrant Coalition. One representative per LHD may be accepted. Please contact marisol.meyer@doh.nj.gov if interested in participating.
Thank you,
Jamie Weller, MSN, RN (she/her)
Deputy Director, Office of Local Public Health
NJ Department of Health
Phone: (609) 571-8321
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