By PPHD
Marie Parker, Banner County School Nurse and PPHD board member, attended the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan in August. Parker’s presentation was selected among many applications and covered, “What Public Health Has Met in Remote Rural Areas,” with many health professionals in attendance.
Kirk Van Pelt, NALBOH National Board Director and Banner County School graduate was excited to share, “It was so great to have someone representing rural Nebraska. Throughout our convention, I had the chance to get to know Marie and her husband Rick. The students and staff of Banner County School are in such good hands with the care and assistance of Marie Parker. Thank you, Marie Parker, for the work you do for the community of Banner County and the Panhandle Public Health District.”
Parker has been on the PPHD board since 2004 and has held many executive committee positions, currently holding as board chair.
Panhandle Public Health District is working together to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, work, learn, and play in the Panhandle. Our vision is that we are a healthier and safer Panhandle Community.