04-F Health Bd. Min. 11-18-04
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
PARIS-LAMAR COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
The Paris-Lamar County Board of Health held its regular meeting Thursday, November 18,
2004, at Paris-Lamar County Health Department. Board members in attendance include Dr.
Caroline Wilson, Dr. Bert Strom, Dr. Wally Kraft & Mr. Larry Reaves. Others in attendance
included Mr. Anthony Bethel and Mrs. Carla Rhodes.
The meeting was called to order at 6: 15 PM.
The minutes of the previous meeting was approved with motion made by Dr. Strom and second
by Dr. Wilson.
Mr. Bethel informed the Board that he has ordered a defibrillator (AED), the same kind as EMS
uses.
Dr. Kraft informed the Board that LaDonna Koehn FNP has resigned, effective January 1, 2005.
Also that an advertisement needs to be in the Nurse Practitioner Association.
Dr. Strom states that an advertisement needs to be put into the Nurses Journal.
Dr. Kraft states that Mrs. Plummer needs to be asked if she would be interested in the Nurse
Practitioner position. Also for Anthony to call Dr. Plummer to see if he has anyone in mind for
the position.
Mr. Bethel states he will post the opening through the City and Nursing Schools.
Dr. Kraft states the Board needs to do something to recognize LaDonna, honor her with a dinner
and a plaque.
Dr. Kraft states Board needs to continue to check on Police Station for Health Department.
Health Department ~hould have funds to remodel Police Station.
Dr. Strom states Board needs to contract Paris Regional Endowment Fund for Grant and Texas
A&M grant for Diabetic Medical screening.
Dr. Strom asked Boards permission to contact Texas A&M about grant.
Board members agreed for Dr. Strom to contact Texas A&M about grant.
Dr. Kraft wants Board to contact City Council about remodeling Police Station.
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Dr. Kraft agrees to contact Jim Bell.
Dr. Strom agrees to contact Don Wilson.
Mr. Bethel informed Board that Health Department received 650 doses of Flu Vaccine today.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, December 14, 2004.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45PM.
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Respectfully, submitted
By Carla Rhodes