Debbie Healy

I hope to bring a commitment that supports and strengthens the ability to provide adequate healthcare for the underinsured. During my nursing career, I worked on medical missions to third world countries and volunteered at a free inner city clinic. Both experiences helped to give me a well rounded understanding of the demands of providing health services to the underinsured or uninsured.

What special skills or qualifications will you bring to the board? 

My career as a registered nurse has been varied and rewarding. ER, ICU and PACU bedside nursing, medical readiness nursing while serving in the USAFR, administrator of ambulatory care center and pharmaceutical sales/marketing - are the basis of my foundation and have built the respect I have for the many aspects needed to maintain a healthy community network of healthcare services.

What do you hope to accomplish?

I hope to advocate for a strong community focused health care system for the underinsured and uninsured within our community. The Health District provides excellent opportunities for communicating, networking and providing services to the underserved. I would stress the importance of health education for improving the health of individuals within our community.

What is the most pressing health-related issue facing our community?

Individual commitment for improving personal and family health status. The Health District is instrumental in fostering good health choices through the education and services they provide. Once the individual realizes he is able to control his destiny through good health choices, the individual and their family will reap the benefits of improved health.