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Harnett County selects Ainsley Johnson as new Public Health Director

By Staff Report, posted 11 months ago
Notary Public Deborah Fann, Ainsley Johnson, her son Case Johnson, husband Graham Johnson, and son Avery Johnson at her swearing in ceremony. 

The Harnett County Board of Health appointed Ainsley Johnson as the new Public Health Director at their April 4 meeting.

“I am honored to have been selected as the health director and am eager for the opportunity to further serve the citizens and employees of Harnett County,” said Johnson in a press release. “My commitment is to uphold the mission of Harnett County Health Department, which is to prevent illness, diseases and injuries, promote healthy lifestyles and keep the environment clean, healthy and safe. I am looking forward to continuing our strong community partnerships and exceptional Harnett County Health Department services to achieve optimal health outcomes and enhanced community well-being for all residents of Harnett County.”

Johnson began with Harnett County in 2012, serving as a public health nurse for 10 years and transitioning into the role of public health nursing director in December 2020.

“Ainsley Johnson will be a great leader for the Health Department,” said Brent Trout, Harnett County Manager, in a press release. “She has demonstrated that she is more than capable of fulfilling this role and committed to serving our citizens.”

As the public health director, Johnson will be responsible for providing leadership in directing program development and implementation, establishing program standards, as well as monitoring and evaluating the quality-of-service delivery systems.

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“Harnett County has an excellent track record with the leadership of our Health Department. We have some dedicated people who have committed themselves heart and soul to bettering the health and welfare of our citizens over the years. We appreciate the contribution that Debra Hawkins, our interim health director in the wake of the loss of Mr. Rouse, has made, and we very much look forward to working with our new appointed director, Ainsley Johnson. We have no doubt she will provide the balanced approach that this county needs as it continues to grow into an even healthier, more vibrant community,” said Dr. Laura Smith, Chair of the Harnett County Board of Health, in a press release.

Johnson earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Central Carolina Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University.

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