Serving on a Board of Health
Local health departments play a crucial role in safeguarding community well-being by providing essential public health services. Whether you're a current board member seeking insights or someone considering joining a board, we have the resources to help you be successful.
​Review NALBOH's model of public health governance and use the checklist to assess your work as a board of health.
Explore how the role of the local health director and the board member is different.​
Explore the pivotal role of local boards of health through their array of responsibilities.​
Learn about managing conflicts of interests including best practices, disclosure processes, and Nebraska-specific laws and policies.
Learn about the membership structure of Nebraska's boards of health.
An overview of main ideas contained within Nebraska Open Meetings Act as they pertain to Boards of Health in Nebraska.
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Featured Training
Governance in Action for Public Health
Region V Public Health Training Center offers this free, in-depth training to equip boards of health members with a shared understanding of public health and practical guidance to effectively support local public health agencies and leadership.
You must create an account to access the training. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and is divided into segments of about 15 minutes each.
Deeper Dive
Explore the responsibilities and impact of board service through our curated selection of insightful articles and resources.