Nominees sought for health award
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News from the Lake County Board of Health
POLSON — Nominations for the 5th annual Virginia Reber Board of Health Award are now being accepted. This award honors a county resident or entity that has furthered public health principles in Lake County and the Flathead Reservation.
The award is named after Virginia Reber, RN, who is responsible for laying the foundation for the growth and development of what has become the public health services program in Lake County today.
Previous award recipients include the Arlee Water/Sewer District (2010), Polson Running (2011), Ruth Horton (2012), and Janet Sucha (2013).
Please keep in mind the following criteria when nominating an individual or organization:
The nominee: must live or work in Lake County or on the Flathead Reservation, promote principles of public health in professional, public, or volunteer work in Lake County and/or the Flathead Reservation, networks or collaborates with community groups to help provide or promote public health to improve life for others, promotes a positive image of public health in Lake County/Flathead Reservation.
Health Department employees and individuals who work in the community health or public health fields are not eligible.
The Public Health action/contribution: addresses a public health concern, is creative or unique in its approach to a public health issues, significantly enhances the image of public health in Lake County, contributes to health promotion efforts in Lake County.
Nominations must be submitted no later than Feb. 28 to:
Attn: Chairperson, Lake County Board of Health, 106 4th Ave East, Polson, MT 59860 or fax nomination to (406) 883-7283.
Nomination forms can be obtained from the Lake County Public Health website: www.lakecountypublichealth.org or by contacting the Lake County Public Health Department at (406) 883-7288.
