The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida Welcomes New Slate of Board of Directors

The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida is a neutral non-profit that manages regional community health and sustainability indicators, we conduct a variety of community-based assessments, we promote health and urban planning integration, and we conduct healthcare utilization studies.  Unlike most nonprofit organizations, our Board members are appointed by the local county commissions and city councils and represent healthcare consumers, providers, and purchasers.  The Health Planning Council is pleased to announce the new slate of Board of Directors for the 2010-2012 year term.  

Jim L. Mayo, Chairman - Nassau County

John F. Gaillard, Vice-Chairman - Duval County

Jose J. Zayas, DO, FAAP,- Duval County

Steven Blumberg, FACHE - Duval County

Barbara Darby, Ed.D - Duval County

Kerry Dunlavey - Baker County

Mary Ellen K. Early - Volusia County

Linda Merrell - Volusia County

Patrick Johnson - Flagler County

Jay Millson - Clay County

Josh Cockrell - Duval County

Susan Ponder-Stansel - St. Johns County

The Health Planning Council Board of Directors and staff will convene on November 1, 2010 to develop a 3-5 year strategic plan.  Last year, the Health Planning Council received $82,000 from the state's Health Care Trust Fund to execute 12 mandated Local Health Council State Statutes.  When we conducted our end-of-the-year ROI, our calculations revealed that for every $1.00 of the Health Care Trust Fund dollars we received, we leveraged $98.00 of health care research, health promotion and community convening services back into the region. To further demonstrate our commitment to being good stewards of our private and public funding, we decided to produce an Annual Review video in lieu of a printed report to highlight our accomplishments this past fiscal year.