Valley Voice

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Kaweah Health Announces Board Vacancy

Kaweah Delta Health Care District announces that Board Member Lynn Havard Mirviss, RN, Ed.D, has resigned effective Dec. 31, 2025. Kaweah Health thanks Director Mirviss for her service and commitment to the community.

The Board intends to fill the vacancy by appointment. Qualified residents and registered voters within Zone 2 are encouraged to apply by Feb. 5, 2026. The boundaries of Zone 2 can be found at KaweahHealth.org/BoardZones.

Interested parties should submit a confidential letter of interest via email to Board Clerk Kelsie Davis at [email protected] or via postal mail to

Kaweah Health Executive Offices
Kelsie Davis
400 W. Mineral King Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291

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