Following a highly competitive national recruitment, Deschutes County has hired Janice Garceau as its new Health Services Director. Garceau, who will start her new role on October 1, replaces Dr. George Conway, who retired earlier this year. Deputy County Administrator Erik Kropp has been serving as interim Health Services Director since January. Garceau has served as Deschutes County's Behavioral Health Director since 2018. She joined Deschutes County in 2015 as an Outpatient Services Manager. "Throughout her career with the County, Janice has demonstrated a proven track record of designing, implementing and managing successful behavioral health programs," said Deputy County Administrator Erik Kropp. "She will be a tremendous asset to the department in her new role and a great addition to the County's leadership team." Garceau earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Louisville and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior to working