Some welcome news out of Cochise County this week: Barb Lang has been selected as the new Health Director of Cochise County (Called Cochise County Health and Social Services). Cochise County has been a longstanding Organizational Member of AZPHA.
Barb will be an asset to the people of Cochise County and to Arizona’s public health system. She is a proven good decision-maker and has substantial depth in public & behavioral health.
Lang has more than two decades of wide-ranging experience in public health and healthcare administration & behavioral health. She worked at ADHS for several years as our head of Behavioral Health Licensing.
She also served as AHCCCS’ Behavioral Health and Intergovernmental Administrator and Chief of Behavioral Health Licensing at the Arizona Department of Health. For the last few years she’s been the Chief of Standards and Compliance and Chief Privacy Officer for Community Bridges.
Barb’s depth in behavioral health will be a welcome experience addition to the cohort of county health officers.
From Cochise County’s news media release: “Throughout my work, I have always ensured that rural communities have not only a seat at the table, but also a voice. I believe establishing comprehensive plans that consider the diversity and individualized needs of unique geographical regions in Arizona is integral.”
Congratulations Barb – we look forward to working with you and your team at Cochise County!
