Thurston County Health Officer
Barbra Villona, MD, MPH&TM, DTM&H, FACEP, brings a wealth of medical, public health, and global development insight to Thurston County. With 30 years of experience as a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Villona has a deep understanding of clinical medicine and community health. She has spent a large portion of her career working and teaching in Africa and the Middle East and has served as a Deputy Public Health Officer in Oregon. She has been in her role as Thurston County Health Officer since December 2025.
"My aim is to strengthen our community's understanding of public health and to foster trusted partnerships that advance optimal health for all Thurston County residents."
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