To: County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Department of Health Services
Staff Name and Phone Number: Nolan Sullivan, 707-565-4774; Amelyn Olson, 707-565-2696
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Recommended Action:
Title
A) Approve the Appointment of Kathy Reynolds to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
B) Approve the Reappointments of Erin Reed, Gina Cuclis, Allison Murphy, Dr. Jeff Miller and Stephanie Montez for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
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Executive Summary:
C) Approve the Appointment of Kathy Reynolds to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
D) Approve the Reappointments of Erin Reed, Gina Cuclis, Allison Murphy, Dr. Jeff Miller and Stephanie Montez for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
Discussion:
The Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board Program interacts with community systems as a partner in providing direct safety net services to high-risk maternal, child, and adolescent populations, as a coordinator of community-wide services and programs, and as a convener of the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board and other collaborative groups to address emerging health needs in the community. The Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board has been an important vehicle for implementing prevention strategies and coordinating services that benefit the entire community. Collaborating with local organizations and individuals is critical to reducing disparities and improving the overall health of women, children, and adolescents in Sonoma County.
New Appointments to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board
The Sonoma County Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board bylaws specify that members be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. When vacancies on the Sonoma County Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board occur, the openings are posted on the County website in accordance with the Maddy Act, and replacements are recruited from the community. Following procedures outlined in the bylaws, all applications are reviewed by the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, who then make recommendations to the Department of Health Services.
The Department of Health Services requests that the Board appoint the following individual to the Sonoma County Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board for a new two-year term beginning April 22, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026 are as follows:
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Candidate |
Representation |
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Kathy Reynolds |
School Health Personnel; Special Education |
Dr. Kathy Reynolds earned her Medical degree from the University of Minnesota. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto and at Stanford University. She also completed a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco in Pediatric Critical Care.
Dr. Reynolds engaged in the development of Pediatric programs across the United States. She was a director for the two leaders in the industry, Children’s Acute Care and Mednax. In her director role she has been a leader in the development of cost-effective quality Pediatric care in multiple markets. As a director, Dr. Reynolds provided Pediatric hospital care and was a consultant and advisor to the creation of the several Children’s Hospitals; Sun Rise Children’s in Las Vegas, Avera Children’s in Souix Falls, SD, Cape Fear Children’s in Fayetteville, NC, Rocky Mountain Children’s in Denver, CO, and Cottage Children’s in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Reynolds became the Medical director for the Serious Fun camp in California, The Painted Turtle, in 2015. This camp serves children with serious medical conditions. Over 70 different conditions are served at the camp. Dr. Reynolds extensive experience with families and children with unusual medical needs brings unique insights to delivering better more cost-effective care in the home and hospital. While serving as Camp Medical Director Dr. Reynolds provided Pediatric primary care in FQHC clinics in Santa Barbara and Ventura.
Dr. Reynolds pivoted to Optum360 as a physician Advisor to Kaweah Health, Visalia, CA, 2021. In this role Dr. Reynolds was a consultant and resource to the Hospital Board, administration and staff. Dr. Reynolds provided expertise in case management, utilization review, Medicare compliance, peer-to-peer review, as well as Coaching and mentorship to Hospital Nurses and Physicians.
Her goal in working with the Maternal Child Adolescent Health Advisory Board is to utilize and leverage her 30-year Health Care experience as a nimble strategist with diverse experience in diverse markets across the country and looking forward to finding opportunities and solutions to healthcare problems and issues.
Reappointments to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board
The Sonoma County Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board bylaws specify that at the end of a member’s term, members in good standing will be invited to remain on the Advisory Board and, upon their consent, reappointment will be recommended to the Board of Supervisors. The Department requests that the Board reappoint the following member to the Sonoma County Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board for a term beginning April 22, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026.
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Candidate |
Representation |
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Erin Reed |
Community Representatives: Teen Health |
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Gina Cuclis |
Elected Officials and/or their Representatives |
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Allison Murphy |
Health Professionals: Behavioral Health |
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Dr. Jeff Miller |
Health Professionals: Physical Health |
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Stephanie Montez |
Human Services Representatives: Program Representative |
A table listing the full Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board membership is provided as Attachment 1.
Prior Board Actions:
Erin Reed, Allison Murphy
• Agenda May 9, 2023 (2023-0408 Appointed)
Dr. Jeff Miller, Stephanie Montez
• Agenda December 13, 2022 (2022-1335 Appointed)
Gina Cuclis
• Agenda July 12, 2022 (2022-0585 Appointed)
Fiscal Summary
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
N/A
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board Membership Composition
Attachment 2 - Recommended Application
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
None