health board
Public wellness agency
A health board is a governing body responsible for administering healthcare services within a region or jurisdiction.
In countries like Scotland and New Zealand, health boards manage public hospitals, clinics, and community health programs: The health board approved funding for a new mental health facility.
In the United States, local health boards typically oversee public health regulations and disease prevention efforts.
- NHSUK state healthcare
- committeeAppointed group for duties
- trusteesThose holding assets for others
- governanceHow authority is exercised
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
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- regulatory boardsregulatory bodies, state bar, certification bodies, law society, planning commission
- town committeesbudget committee, finance committee
- public healthdisease prevention, immunization, disease control, epidemiology, vaccination programs
- NHSNHS, GP, A&E, 999, 111
- Medical OrganizationsAMA, AHA, ACS, ADA, ACC
- regulatorsthermostat, voltage regulator, regulatory agency, pressure regulator, oversight body
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Medical treatment facility
clinic · health care provider · defense ministry · medical practice · emergency room
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Local education governing body
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