Board of Health Information

Who is the Board of Health?

The Elkhart County Board of Health serves our residents with important information, services, and programs to help ensure overall wellness. Our Board of Health members are:

  • Paul Shetler Fast, MPH, DrPH (Chairperson)
  • Gordon Hughes, MD (Vice Chairperson)
  • Houman Vaghefi, MS, MD, PhD
  • Dan Sink
  • Susan Stiffney, BSN
  • Mary Graber, MD
  • Sandra McMasters, MSW, LSW
  • Fernando Ruiz, DDS

Elkhart County Board of Health Meeting Information:

The Elkhart County Board of Health typically meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. There are no meetings in July or November, and December's meeting is typically on the first Thursday in December.

The Board of Health Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and are held in person at the Public Services Building located at 4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46526 in Conference Room A/B. All meetings are open to the public.

Elkhart County Board of Health 2026 Schedule