Board of Health

What is a board of health?

A board of health (BOH) is a statutorily mandated entity established to formulate and govern public health policy. Here at Three Rivers, we have five boards, one local BOH in each county, and one district BOH. The functions and roles of each board are divided into two categories, governing and non-governing.

A governing board is one that oversees and ensures the health department provides services that meet the needs of the community it serves. A non-governing board is responsible for the public health tax, the maintenance and upkeep of the agency building, and nominating members to serve on the governing board.

To learn more about how boards of health are established and maintained in Kentucky, please visit KRS 212.020.

Local Regulations

01 – Public Health Regulation 317-01 Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems

02 – Public Health Regulation 317-02 – Food Service Certification

03 – Public Health Regulation 317-03 – Repealed

04 – Public Health Regulation 317-04 – Food Service Inspection Publication

05 – Public Health Regulation 317-05 – Public Swimming/Bathing Certification

Links and Resources

Agency Org Chart

Manual and Training

KALBOH

Board of Health Training Requirements

Board of Health Training Requirements are outlined by the legislature in KAR 902 § 8:150. The regulation requires that all Board of Health members receive training on the subjects outlined below. Training can be written or oral but includes the following topics.

  1. Statutory responsibilities and function of the cabinet, agency, and the board;
  2. Board laws, regulations, and local ordinances;
  3. Board members' responsibilities and functions;
  4. Agency services sites and the services provided at these sites;
  5. Agency staff by discipline or profession;
  6. Review of agency medical and environmental services, budget, and annual report;
  7. Board minutes for the last calendar year; and
  8. Tour of the agency's main facility or, if feasible, a tour of satellite or remote site.
BOH Training Requirements

Our Boards of Health

CARROLL COUNTY
LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

  1. Judge David Wilhoite – District Board Member
  2. Harold “Shorty” Tomlinson
  3. Karalee Bessinger, MD
  4. Richard Kates, OD
  5. Gregory Goff
  6. Joseph Gilbert – District Board Member
  7. Cecil Martin, MD
  8. Mark Miller, MD
  9. Jodie Kemper
  10. Paul “Chip” Jahn
  11. Patrick Casper
  12. (Open Seat)

GALLATIN COUNTY
LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

  1. Judge Ryan Morris – District Board Member
  2. Terry Towles, RN
  3. Mikkah Hignite
  4. Kristie Beatty
  5. Scarlett Hall
  6. Patricia Riddle
  7. Micha Dryden
  8. Joe Mylor – District Board Member
  9. Richard Ackermann, DMD
  10. Thomas Beringer, RPH
  11. Paula Lillard
  12. Patricia Riddle

OWEN COUNTY

LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

  1. Judge Todd Woodyard – District Board Member
  2. Matt Cull, RPh – District Board Member
  3. Gary Minch, DVM
  4. Dave Stowe
  5. Karen Wash, RN
  6. Carolyn Stewart
  7. Matt Parker, DVM
  8. Suzanne Bowling
  9. Melody Stafford
  10. Christina Perkins
  11. Lindsay Smith
  12. Larry Johnson
 

PENDLETON COUNTY

LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

 
  1. Judge David Fields – District Board Member
  2. Monte McElfresh, DMD
  3. Rose Verax
  4. Jennifer Wright, RPh
  5. Brian Schack, MD – District Board
  6. Allison Nichols
  7. Shannon Sandy
  8. JoAnn Cordray
  9. Theresa Flairty
  10. Billy Matthews
  11. Tabatha Biddle
  12. (Open Seat)

Board of Health Meetings

Board of Health meetings are subject to the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts as found in KRS 61.800 to 61.850. Please click below for the next upcoming scheduled meeting. 

History of Board of Health Meetings & Minutes

Board of Health meetings are subject to the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts as found in KRS 61.800 to 61.850.

 

For meeting dates older than 2010, please contact the Health Department directly.

For meeting dates older than 2007, please contact the Health Department directly.

 

For meeting dates older than 2006, please contact the Health Department directly.

For meeting dates older than 2007, please contact the Health Department directly.

For meeting dates older than 2006, please contact the Health Department directly.

  • Reviewed/Updated: April 14, 2026