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Granville Vance Public Health
Your Environment. Your Community. Your Health.
Granville & Vance Counties in North Carolina

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Granville Vance Public Health has been protecting and promoting health in our two counties for over 50 years. Learn who we are, what we stand for, and the people behind our mission.

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About Granville Vance Public Health

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The mission of Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH) is to protect and promote health in Granville and Vance counties.

Public Health is the practice of disease detection and prevention in populations. It is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of the communities through educating providers and the public, promoting healthy health lifestyles, and detecting and preventing the causes of disease and injury.

Public health works to prevent costly and complex health problems before they occur. Supporting local and public health supports economic development and potential for improvements in other areas that are important to community resilience. GVPH accomplishes its mission through collaboration with local partners and works to anticipate, identify, and meet the needs of our community.

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Your Environment.
Your Community.
Your Health.

GVPH Strives to Be

Responsive

We diagnose community health needs in two ways: listening to residents and partners, and monitoring health trends through data. This information is used to apply effective solutions to meet current and emerging challenges.

Resilient

We maintain a strong public health infrastructure and connect residents with the resources they need every day - good health. This ensures that should a natural disaster or disease outbreak occur, we are ready and able to withstand and recover from these events.

Results-Driven

We use information gathered from evidence-based research, program evaluations, outcome feedback, and input from partners to continually inform how we can best meet the needs of the community.

Our Vision

Inspiring a culture of health by improving Your Environment, Your Community, and Your Health.

Our Mission

The mission of Granville Vance Public Health is to protect and promote health in Granville and Vance counties.

Our Story

History

Granville County Health Department and Vance County Health Department became Granville Vance District Health Department on April 1, 1974. At the time of the merger each county health department had approximately 20 employees offering core public services - Child Health, Maternal Health, Family Planning, Communicable Disease, Immunization, Environmental Health, WIC, and Health Education/Promotion - as well as Home Health and an orthopedic clinic.

In 2015, Granville-Vance District Health Department rebranded itself and is now referred to as Granville Vance Public Health. Today, Granville Vance Public Health employs approximately 70 staff across the two counties and is still providing the core public health services along with several other programs that are important to the community, including Primary Care, Care Management for Children and Pregnant Women, Dental, Minority Diabetes Prevention, CenteringPregnancy®, and Opioid Use Disorder programs such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Naloxone.

The district has had three Directors since the merger.

Lisa Macon Harrison

Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH

Health Director · 2012 – Present Read her full bio →
Dr. W. Rodwell Drake

Dr. W. Rodwell Drake

District Health Director & Medical Director · 1991 – 2012
Dr. Charles Rollins

Dr. Charles Rollins

District Health Director & Medical Director · 1974 – 1991
Our People

Leadership Team

Meet our leadership team

The professionals who lead GVPH’s programs, clinical services, and administrative operations — on their own page.

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Our People

Leadership Team

The dedicated professionals who lead Granville Vance Public Health's programs, clinical services, and administrative operations.

Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH

Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH

Health DirectorLHarrison@gvph.org
Shauna L. Guthrie, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Shauna L. Guthrie, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Medical DirectorSGuthrie@gvph.org
Tiffanie Boone, RN

Tiffanie Boone, RN

Nursing SupervisorTBoone@gvph.org
Robert Bowen

Robert Bowen

Clinic Support SupervisorRBowen@gvph.org
Cheryl Burton

Cheryl Burton

Finance Officercburton@gvph.org
Lauren Faulkner, BS, CLC

Lauren Faulkner, BS, CLC

WIC DirectorLFaulkner@gvph.org
Leigh Anne Fowler, RN

Leigh Anne Fowler, RN

Director of NursingLFowler@gvph.org
David Jones

David Jones

IT DirectorDJones@gvph.org
Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Health Promotion & Wellness SupervisorTJones@gvph.org
Suzanne Knott

Suzanne Knott

Environmental Health SupervisorSKnott@gvph.org
Tammy Lumpkin, RN

Tammy Lumpkin, RN

Nursing SupervisorTLumpkin@gvph.org
Jesus Peralta

Jesus Peralta

ARPA/Workforce Development DirectorJPeralta@gvph.org
Frankie Sanchez

Frankie Sanchez

Chronic Disease Prevention DirectorFSanchez@gvph.org
Wendy Smith, RN

Wendy Smith, RN

Special Projects OfficerWSmith@gvph.org
Gabriel Williams

Gabriel Williams

Communications and Staff Support LeadGWilliams@gvph.org
Your Public Health Director

Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH

Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH

Granville Vance Public Health is an Academic Rural Health Department with characteristics of an Advanced Medical Home for the populations we serve. We work each day to elevate the practice of local public health by being responsive to community needs, evidence-based in our approaches to solve problems, and aware of the emerging issues that need our greatest attention.

Granville Vance Public Health offers prevention, primary care, Medication Assisted Treatment services, Environmental Health, communicable disease, maternal and child health, vital records, WIC / nutrition services, immunizations, and many health education and health promotion programs that directly address and respond to local population health needs.

We take the health of the people to heart even when it seems the problems loom large and the solutions may take more resources than we have at our disposal. Our public health workforce remains undeterred and committed to protecting and promoting health in Granville and Vance Counties.

Three guiding quotes of thought that float in my head regularly as a local health director:

"Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets." - W. Edwards Deming, Paul Batalden, and Donald Berwick
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein
"The health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and all their powers as a state depend." - Benjamin Disraeli

Those thoughts align precisely with the work we must lead in communities across the Northern Piedmont of NC: Systems Thinking, System Change, Quality Improvement, Innovation, and the Science and Art of public health practice at its best is what we lead. That means our work changes over time and, if we're paying attention, the way we prioritize and pay for our work does too.

Public health is rewarding work. Public health is challenging work. Public health is collaborative work. Public health is essential to communities and families thriving.

Please take a look through our web site and see all that public health does - we're certainly more than just a clinic that provides flu shots… we love fighting disease and we know how to do that well, but we do so much more to protect and promote health. We invite you to find out more and be in touch with us. We're here for you. Thank you for your support of this local health department and its people.

Lisa M Harrison

Governance

Board of Health

The District Board of Health

Governance, the current member roster, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the agenda archive back to 2017 — on the Board’s own page.

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Governance

Board of Health

The District Board of Health is the governing body for Granville Vance Public Health. The board is a policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body. It is comprised of 16 members representing both Granville and Vance Counties.

One county commissioner is appointed from each county. The county commissioner members appoint the remaining 14 members, divided between the two counties. The Board is legally required to include one physician licensed to practice in NC, one licensed dentist, one licensed optometrist, one licensed veterinarian, one registered nurse, one licensed pharmacist, and one professional engineer. All representatives must be residents of Granville or Vance county and serve a three year term.

For More Information

For comments or questions for the Board of Health, please use the Board of Health message form.

To request minutes from past Board of Health meetings, please contact Administration, 1032 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565 or use the Board of Health message form and choose “Request minutes”.

Meeting schedule & agenda archive (2017–2026) →

Board Members

Seat / RoleMember
County Commissioner – GranvilleZelodis Jay (Chair)
County Commissioner – VanceLeo Kelly (Vice-Chair)
Physician – VanceDr. Gary Smith
Dentist – VanceWilliam S. Wooten
Optometrist – GranvilleDr. Robert M. Currin
Veterinarian – GranvilleDr. Bridget Waters
Registered Nurse – VanceEstena Bradley
Pharmacist – GranvilleKelly Jones
Professional Engineer – GranvilleMelissa Gillespie
At-Large Member – GranvilleAmy Jacobs
At-Large Member – GranvilleCarolyn White
At-Large Member – GranvilleDr. Gaddis Faulcon
At-Large Member – GranvilleSharon Pittman
At-Large Member – VanceSteve Wilson
At-Large Member – VanceVacant
At-Large Member – VanceVacant

Meeting Schedule

January 6, 2026 · 7:00pmGranville County Health Department
April 14, 2026 · 7:00pmGranville County Health Department
June 2, 2026 · 7:30pmGranville County Health Department
October 6, 2026 · 7:00pmGranville County Health Department
Prior meeting agendas for this year are in the agenda archive on the Board of Health page.
Prior meeting agendas for this year are in the agenda archive on the Board of Health page.
Prior meeting agendas for this year are in the agenda archive on the Board of Health page.
Prior meeting agendas for this year are in the agenda archive on the Board of Health page.
Prior meeting agendas for this year are in the agenda archive on the Board of Health page.
Prior meeting agendas for this year are in the agenda archive on the Board of Health page.
Prior meeting agendas for this year are in the agenda archive on the Board of Health page.
Join Our Team

Career Opportunities

Explore careers at GVPH

Current openings, benefits, the state application (PD-107), internships, and how to apply — all on our careers page.

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Join Our Team

Career Opportunities

Join our vibrant team in Granville and Vance counties and embark on a rewarding career serving our community. At Granville Vance Public Health, in a dynamic workplace, we're dedicated to fostering growth and excellence in public health, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to be a part of our team.

GVPH team members at work

Careers at GVPH

We currently have 1 open position:

  • Assistant Finance Officer Open until filled
See all openings & how to apply

Why Choose Us?

Meaningful Impact

At GVPH, your work directly contributes to improving the health and well-being of our community members. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference and create positive change.

Collaborative Environment

We foster a supportive and collaborative work culture where teamwork and innovation thrive. Join a team of passionate professionals who are committed to achieving our shared mission.

Professional Development

We invest in our employees' growth and development. We're here to help you improve your skills and advance your career.

Community Engagement

As a cornerstone of our values, community engagement is at the heart of everything we do. Join us in building strong relationships with our communities and improving individual to local healthier lives.

Comprehensive Benefits

Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including company paid health insurance, retirement plans, generous leave allowances, and more. We prioritize your well-being and strive to provide you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Application Process

1
Complete a State Application (PD-107)

A completed State application is required for all positions.

2
Certified College Transcript

Attach a certified college transcript if required for the position.

3
Submit Your Application

Submit completed items via email to humanresources@gvph.org or postal mail to: Personnel Director, Granville Vance Public Health, Post Office Box 367, Oxford, North Carolina 27565.

State application
Download State Application
Continuation sheet — only if you need more room for work history
Download Continuation Sheet

Selection Process

The selection process includes review of qualifications, structured interviews, reference checks on qualified applicants and successful completion of pre-employment drug screen.

For More Information

If you would like more information about job openings please contact Human Resources at (919) 693-2141 or use the message form below.

At GVPH, we value dedication to community health and a commitment to serving our neighbors. Join us in making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our communities. Explore our current career opportunities and take the next step in your professional journey with GVPH today!

Questions about working at GVPH?

Ask about job openings, internships, or student placements and Human Resources will follow up. Completed applications should still be emailed as instructed in each posting.

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Granville Vance Public Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), political affiliation, disability or genetic information, except where age, sex, or physical requirements constitute bona fide occupational qualifications.
Academic Partnership

Rural Academic Health Department

Our Rural Academic Health Department

University partnerships, embedded researchers, internships, and the model’s publications and impact — on its own page.

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Academic Partnership

Rural Academic Health Department

It is a mission of public health practice across the nation to prioritize evidence-based interventions and programs evaluations as part of the work we do, yet the capacity to do this consistently in rural areas is limited. Our two-county rural health district in north-central North Carolina addresses this with a unique long-standing partnership among colleges and universities and the local health department (LHD). The Rural Academic Health Department (AHD) Model at Granville Vance Public Health is a new, collaborative, and mutually beneficial partnership. It creates capacity for researchers' interests in presenting rural public health practice-based evidence. It also connects rural public health practitioners to real-time expertise in grant writing and management, evaluations, epidemiology, and health equity research. This is the magic: it's simultaneously beneficial to the community, the LHD, and the researchers.

Elevating the practice of public health in a rural area and telling our story about the work we accomplish in and with the community community around. Being in academia sometimes seems to just miss the ball. Yet it has a ripple effect of influence and problem-solving that most LHDs rarely have access to just dares the ball. We've been able to accomplish this while adding capacity to our stretched community. We know it works. For example, in the COVID-19 pandemic, we built a student volunteer data dashboard for COVID-19 with Duke University. Whether we are continuing the trajectory of chronic disease prevention and health promotion work, starting a new prevention, evaluating a current service model, or finding a pandemic, the Rural AHD Model has been both an incredibly beneficial journey and a positive synergy. There is more to accomplish yet!

Read More: Elevating Public Health Practice Through a Rural AHD Model

Explore the full Impact page — publications, presentations, grants & media →

Rural Academic Health Department partnership

Staged Model for Implementation

There are 5 stages broken down in the model to achieve the desired model: Informal Relationships, Ideas Established, Longer Term Relationships, Formal Written Agreement, Expansion, and Comprehensive Collaboration.

Impact

The impact of this model is evident through the numerous publications, presentations, news and media features among other projects that have formed through partnership with affiliated universities. This work is the highlight of the Academic Health Department Model, and can be viewed in the Impact Page to the left which features an innovative Curriculum Vitae for the department and an interactive way to see the product of this model.

Involvement

Carmen Samuel-Hodge, RD, MS, MPH, PhD

Embedded researcher and academic partner, Granville Vance Public Health and Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

Devon Noonan, MSN, MPH, PhD

Academic partner, certified addictions nurse, Associate Professor, Dorothy L. Powell Term Chair in Nursing, Duke University School of Nursing

Karl Johnson, PhD

Academic partner, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Leadership and Practice, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health; Granville Vance Public Health Behavioral Health Integration Specialist

Dr. Susan Auger, PHD, MA, MSW

Academic and Technical Assistance Consultant, Granville Vance Public Health. PhD Human & Organizational Systems, Fielding Graduate University. Consulting Associate in the School of Nursing at Duke University.

Dr. Henry "Gil" Potter, Civil Surgeon

Volunteer Medical Consultant for Immunization and General Communicable Disease. Lutheran Services of the Carolinas

Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH

Health Director, Granville Vance Public Health. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Public Health Leadership Program, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Consulting Associate in the School of Nursing at Duke University.

Internships

As a Rural Academic Health Department, Granville Vance Public Health is committed to providing robust internship experiences for current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are interested in public health, health promotion, disease prevention, local government, and rural health. A particular academic background is not required, just an enthusiasm for our work and a readiness and willingness to learn and work along the way.

Please check with the NC Alliance of Public Health Agencies for any posted paid opportunities for public health internships.

Interested in interning with us? Please contact us at least 30 days in advance of your anticipated start date so we can plan your placement — use the message form below with your name, school or program, area of interest, and the dates you have in mind.

Funding for Granville Vance Public Health, including this website, is provided by County, State, and Federal governments, and grants from private foundations. This website does not accept or host any advertisements.

GVPH will pay a maximum of 10% indirect fees for contracts and grants.