Purpose

Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc. d/b/a Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF) is a private, not-for-profit corporation created under Chapter 408.033, Florida Statutes, with the mission of providing coordinated health planning designed to enhance the provision of accessible, affordable and high quality health care services. Under the Board’s direction, areas of emphasis are established which may encompass population and regional health planning, program development and evaluation, disease management, ethical standards for a healthy community, trauma service coordination, and the formation of cost-effective health policy that is responsive to the health needs of residents in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River counties. 

The Health Council's Board of Directors is composed of twelve health care providers, purchasers, and non-governmental consumers who serve for two-year terms. They are eligible for reappointment by County Officials in the counties where the member resides. 

Membership Details/Requirements

• Board members are appointed to serve for a term of two years (unless he/she is completing a term of a previously held seat)

• The offices of the Board shall be members of the Board and shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, a  Secretary, and a Treasurer.

Appointment Terms

• The terms of the members are staggered two year terms. 

Meetings Held

• The Board of Directors meet every other month on the third Thursday at 4:00 p.m
• Location of the meeting is HCSEF's Conference Room or at any other place designated by the Board of Directors. 

Is Financial Disclosure Required to Serve?

Pending Confirmation from the Board Liaison.

Board Coordinator

Andrea Stephenson Royster is the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF) and the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network (LORHN)
PH:  561.844.4220, ext. 2500 or via email: astephenson@hcsef.org    

Okeechobee Representative and current Chair:
Dr. Christine Bishop is a Board-Certified Optometrist.  Dr. Brennan has an established medical practice in Okeechobee, Florida.  She has previously served as a Staff Optometric Physician at Abbie Jean Russell Nursing Home.  Dr. Brennan is certified with Bausch & Lomb Vision Shaping Treatment and Paragon CRT. Dr. Bishop received her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale in 2008.  She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 2004 from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida.  Dr. Brennan’s internships include NSU Pediatric and Contract Lens Clinic, Broward Eye Clinic, Ft. Lauderdale Eye Institute, and Aker-Kasten Laser Institute.

Please visit the HCSEF website for a list of their board members.