Agenda - 09-10-20; Item12 - Board of Health – Appointment Discussion

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