June 3, 2020

Kitsap Public Health Board announces next Kitsap health officer

Dr. Gib Morrow will succeed Dr. Susan Turner, who is retiring July 31. 

KITSAP COUNTY, WA — The Kitsap Public Health Board has selected Dr. Nathan Gibson “Gib” Morrow to serve as the next Kitsap Public Health District health officer, effective Aug. 1.

Dr. Morrow will succeed Dr. Susan Turner, who announced her plans to retire from Kitsap Public Health last fall. Dr. Morrow currently serves as deputy health officer for the Whatcom County Health Department. He will join Kitsap Public Health on July 27 and work alongside Dr. Turner for the week prior to her retirement to ensure a smooth transition. 

“I am thrilled to join a high-functioning public health district that is actively pursuing improved health outcomes through upstream interventions to promote health equity and access to care," Dr. Morrow said. "I look forward to collaborating with our Health Board and local public and private organizations to help make Kitsap County a healthier community."

"I look forward to collaborating with our Health Board and local public and private organizations to help make Kitsap County a healthier community."   Dr. Gib Morrow

Dr. Morrow is an experienced physician who has held leadership positions in public health and health care settings. 

He received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency and master's in public health at the University of Washington. He previously served as deputy health officer for Sonoma County, California, and medical director for Whatcom County Jail in Bellingham. He practiced medicine at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham for more than 20 years. 

The Kitsap Public Health Board launched a nationwide health officer recruitment in November. Final interviews were held in April and May. The Health Board voted to approve Dr. Morrow’s contract on June 2. 

Tad Sooter | Public Information Officer
Kitsap Public Health District
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