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Health Center Board

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Meet our Community Health Center Board

Most of the members of our governing board are patients of the Health Center. They help lead us forward and stay connected to the communities we serve.

Meet our board

Our board was formed in 1980 to make sure patients’ voices lead us forward.

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board member

Darrell Wade

He/Him
Chair

Monique Johnson

She/Her
Secretary

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board member

John Connelly

He/Him
Treasurer

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Christine Palermo

Christine Aavedal

She/Her
General Board Member

Nicholas Hayes

He/They
General Board Member

Upcoming board meetings

Topic: Community Health Center Board Special Public Meeting 

Date:  Jul 30, 2026 

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://multco-us.zoom.us/j/94687401193?pwd=6M90VbyfpzVZFND3TFwC7vVF4SJeVD.1

Meeting ID: 946 8740 1193
Passcode: 448!dhiu
 

Our Meeting Process Focuses on the Governance of the Health Center
 

  • Meetings are open to the public
  • Guests are welcome to observe/listen
  • In adherence to Oregon Public Meeting Laws, there is no public comment period
  • When signing in, all microphones will be automatically muted, with the exception of Board Members and presenters

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Please email questions/comments to chcb.liaison@multco.us. Responses will be addressed within 48 hours after the meeting.

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Board and committee meetings

Community Health Center Board Special Public Meeting

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Community Health Center Board Public Meeting - August 2026

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Community Health Center Board Public Meeting - September 2026

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Past board meetings

Download our Board Book for a record of what happened at past meetings. You can also email our board liaison to ask for information. 

Join your Health Center board

We're currently accepting applications for new board members. 

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You can either download, print, complete and email your application to:

or request an application from chcb.liaison@multco.us 

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Other ways to get involved

You can be part of the Health Center’s work in many ways. Join an advisory group or committee, or become a volunteer.