LiveWell Finney County Staff

Callie Dyer

Occupation: Executive Director LiveWell Finney County

Why LiveWell Finney County is important to me: It is important to me that we work to improve the health of all the residents of Finney County whether they have lived here 80 years or have just moved to Finney County their health matters and they matter to us as a community.

Looking down the road, what is the communities’ next big health challenge that needs to be addressed? Young people are our future and we need to address youth suicide and the issues that lead youth to think this is their only option. Healthy and happy young people will help in making Finney County a community that continues to flourish.

Donna Gerstner

donnagerstner@centura.org

Occupation: CDRR Grant Coordinator

Why LiveWell Finney County is important to me: LiveWell Finney County provides opportunities to work on health and safety needs in the community with all agencies serving as the catalyst. I want to be a part of that!

Looking down the road, what is the communities’ next big health challenge that needs to be addressed? Getting JUUL under control in our community with teens not having access and working toward adding “no vaping” to our clean indoor air ordinance.

Beth Koksal

bethkoksal@centura.org

Occupation: Director of Community Health LiveWell Finney County

Why LiveWell Finney County is important to me: LiveWell Finney County serves as a community advocate for health and wellbeing in Finney County. We are able to bring people and community partners together across different sectors to achieve positive change throughout Finney County.

Looking down the road, what is the communities’ next big health challenge that needs to be addressed? Access to health care is critical for all demographics in Finney County. We have so many opportunities for health care, education and services that people either don’t know they have the opportunity to access or don’t know how to access. Easier access to services will make impacts on health issues across the board.

Heather Wright-Renick

heatherwright-renick@centura.org

Occupation: Clinical Grant Coordinator

Why LiveWell Finney County is important to me: Access to high quality, affordable and timely health care in southwest Kansas continues to be a challenge that needs addressed in order to strengthen our communities. This includes access to mental health and substance abuse care and resources.

Looking down the road, what is the communities’ next big health challenge that needs to be addressed? Access to health care is critical for all demographics in Finney County. We have so many opportunities for health care, education and services that people either don’t know they have the opportunity to access or don’t know how to access. Easier access to services will make impacts on health issues across the board.

Bonnie Bribiesca

BonnieBribiesca@Centura.Org

Occupation: Bookkeeper

Why LiveWell Finney County is important to me: LiveWell Finney County is important because it provides information and is a great resource to our community regarding many different health issues. With all the misinformation out there, it is nice to know there is a place to turn to get answers to questions that affect the health and well-being of the Finney County community.

Looking down the road, what is the communities’ next big health challenge that needs to be addressed? I believe our communities’ next big health challenge is maintaining quality healthcare services and attracting quality providers to our rural community. It is important to be able to offer the same services as found in larger communities. Quality healthcare leads to a healthier and happier Finney County!