Health officer contract not renewed in midst of pandemic

The Jefferson County Health Board decided not to renew the contract for the county’s health officer, Joan Van Duynhoven — effective Sept. 1.

Van Duynhoven, who has served in that capacity for 14 years, said she was notified Aug. 24 by email with a letter attached.

“I did the best I could for the situation I was in, went above and beyond and that wasn’t good enough,” said Van Duynhoven.