Show Notes
This episode explores the challenging yet rewarding experience of serving on a local board of health. Guests Nancy Terwoord and Sylvia Ellison, both members of the Greene County Board of Health, share stories and challenges about their experiences. Episode credits: This podcast is produced, edited, and mixed by Laurie Fox. Artwork designed by Laurie Fox.
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