Sam Irons

I am running for this position because I care about the community and I am a strong advocate for patients & workers. I know the complexities and challenges that come with the hospital district from my career experience in social work and community health. I left this work to be a caregiver for my mom, who just recently died from terminal cancer. From this I have been a witness to the courage, strength, and hope of the human spirit. I am passionate about supporting people through their health & wellness journeys, as well as the workers & organizations providing this vital care. I also understand the great need for having people in leadership roles that will advocate for what’s right, especially at a time when the federal administration is taking away peoples’ rights and cutting jobs & funding that people depend on in the community.

Cultivating relationships between the hospital district and other community organizations, emergency services, facilities for transitional care, cultural connections, and natural supports (through ongoing communication, shared feedback, coordinated care, etc.); creating a more cohesive community care approach ensures continuity of care and reduces barriers, leading to a healthier and more positively connected community overall.

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