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Board of Health

The governing body of the Fairfield County General Health District, five appointed members guiding public health policy for the county.

Board of Health meeting

2026 Meeting Schedule

All meetings begin at 4:00pm at the Fairfield County Health Department, 1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Lancaster.

  • July 8, 2026
  • August 12, 2026
  • September 9, 2026
  • October 14, 2026
  • November 18, 2026
  • December 9, 2026

Any changes to the meeting schedule, and any special or emergency meetings, will be posted on the health department's website calendar, FCHD social media accounts, and distributed to local media outlets.

Board of Health membership

The General Health District Advisory Council, consisting of the president of the board of county commissioners, the chief executive of each municipal corporation not constituting a city health district, and the chairperson of the board of township trustees of each township, meets annually in March to elect the chair and secretary, make necessary appointments to the board of health, receive and consider annual or special reports, and make recommendations for the betterment of health and sanitation within the district.

The district advisory council appoints five members of the board of health. At least one member must be a physician. Appointments are made with due regard to equal representation of all parts of the district. Board member terms are five years. When a vacancy occurs, it is filled in the same manner as an original appointment for the unexpired term.

The District Advisory Council's regular meeting is held each March. Interested candidates should complete the BOH application form and submit it to the Health Commissioner at least 30 days prior to the District Advisory Council meeting date.

Current board members

Brian Oliver

Brian Oliver

Appointed to the Board of Health in February 2017. He is a farmer, business owner, and serves as the varsity golf coach for both the boys’ and girls’ teams at Fairfield Union High School. Brian holds a pyrotechnics license and is employed with Hamburg Fireworks Display, Inc. He has lived in the Rushville area for most of his life and, for 16 years, served as a Richland Township Trustee. Brian has served two terms on the Fairfield County Extension Advisory Committee and remains active on the Fairfield Union Land Lab Committee.

Term ends: March 2027

Tina Childers

Tina Childers

Appointed to the Board of Health in March 2008. Tina has a background in real estate and rental property management as well as in the non-profit sector. Currently a Deputy Title Clerk with Fairfield County, she has a long-held commitment to the community, serving as a member of the Berne Township Zoning Commission. Tina enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Term ends: March 2028

Michele Morrone, Ph.D., REHS

Michele Morrone, Ph.D., REHS

Appointed to the Board of Health in March 2023. Dr. Morrone is a nationally recognized expert in food contamination and safety, environmental health, and Appalachia. She received her PhD in environmental planning from The Ohio State University and is currently a professor and coordinator of the Environmental Health Sciences program at Ohio University. She is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and is certified in food safety by the National Restaurant Association.

Term ends: March 2029

Tina Anderson

Appointed to the Board in March 2025; she also served on the Board from 1997-2000. A lifetime resident of Fairfield County, she is committed to making a positive difference in our community. She is currently a Manager at Fairfield Medical Center and brings a strong background of over 40 years in healthcare management, finance, and human resources to the Board.

Term ends: March 2030

Dr. Olivia Westhoven, MD FAAP

Appointed to the Board of Health in March 2026. Dr. Westhoven is a board-certified pediatrician. She earned a BS in Psychology (minor in Women's Studies) at The Ohio State University, her MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine, and completed her pediatric residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011. She practices with Pediatric Associates, Inc. at their Pickerington location. She and her family have lived in Baltimore since 2015.

Term ends: March 2031

Board meeting minutes

Board Meeting Minutes