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6 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Brian Crandell <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> My family has lived in Orange County Oust outside the Hillsborough town limits) since 2008. <br /> Recently, I have been looking at opportunities to get more involved in service within Orange <br /> County. When Ms. Deyo brought to my attention that she would be leaving her position, I <br /> realized the Board of Health would be an excellent match for my skills and provide an <br /> opportunity to promote beneficial health policies across the County. These last few months have <br /> shown us how necessary it is to react quickly to changing health scenarios and of the need to <br /> prepare for situations like this. I like the idea of collaborating with the diverse team on the Board <br /> of Health to tackle such issues. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> As an oncology pharmacist, one thing that I encounter daily is the high cost of medical care and <br /> its stress on patients who are already in a difficult situation. The solution to this requires better <br /> access to life-extending treatment without unexpected costs as well as evidence-based policy <br /> and practice to ensure the responsible use of funds. Public health funds are always limited, and <br /> it is important to me to use money in a way that most directly improves the health of residents of <br /> Orange County and those that are most vulnerable. <br /> I also have a personal interest in access to healthcare for young children. As a foster parent, <br /> have encountered several kids whose families were simply unable to access necessary medical <br /> and dental care. In many cases, the services would have been available at no financial cost to <br /> the families, but the parents/caregivers were still not able to get care. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 5/27/2020 9:28:01 PM Date Printed: 6/1/2020 <br />