Community Health Advisory Council

The Community Health Advisory Council provides oversight and direction for community health funding programs for Sourcewell’s five-county service region of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The council reviews applications and recommends projects that advance community health throughout the region.

The council also advises Sourcewell on community health topics and provides subject matter expertise while serving as a voice for the diverse needs of the region’s health system.

The council may offer ongoing feedback to support the improvement of Sourcewell’s community health programs to ensure the programs are aligned with Sourcewell’s vision — providing leading solutions that empower community success.

Community Health Advisory Council membership requirements

Advisory council members generally will serve four-year terms and represent a range of community health roles. The council will be selected to include:

Five members, one representing the county health and/or human services department from each of the following counties: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena
One member representing the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Three members representing a health care provider or a health system (physical health, behavioral health, etc.)
One member representing any of the public safety sector
One school member representing health from an education perspective
One member representing a nonprofit organization in the Sourcewell region with a focus on community health
1-3 members of the Sourcewell Board of Directors
No more than three members from the same county (excluding Sourcewell Board of Directors)
Applicants must not already be serving on another Sourcewell Advisory Council
Members must support the best interests of the five-county service region