Kathy Moore - Muskegon County Health Department

In this episode of Muskegon Rising, Muskegon Rotarian Nancy Crandall sits down with Kathy Moore, Executive Director of the Muskegon County Health Department, to reflect on her pivotal leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kathy shares her unique journey from finance to public health, discusses the evolving challenges of vaccine hesitancy, youth mental health, opioid abuse, and budget cuts, and emphasizes the power of collaboration in protecting community well-being. Learn how Muskegon County is adapting to a post-pandemic landscape while striving to maintain vital services for its most vulnerable populations. This insightful conversation reveals the human side of public health leadership and the critical role of community trust in creating lasting, positive change.