October 14, 2025
News Release
David McCoy Barrett resigns from NIHD Board
Northern Inyo Healthcare District (NIHD) today announced that Board Member David McCoy Barrett resigned from the NIHD Board of Directors. Mr. Barrett cited work-related scheduling conflicts as the reason for his departure.
Mr. Barrett’s resignation opens the Zone 1 seat — representing the areas on the west side of South Barlow Lane, plus the Manor Market, McLaren, Shepard, Rocking K, Starlight, Aspendell, Rovana, and the Mustang Mesa area — for appointment by the Board of Directors.
First appointed to the Board in 2023 and formally elected in November 2024, Mr. Barrett brought both a sense of family legacy and forward vision to his service. As the grandson of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area founders Dave and Roma McCoy, he often reflected on his grandfather’s conviction that NIHD and Southern Mono Healthcare District should work together to strengthen care for all Eastern Sierra residents.
Mr. Barrett played a key role in bringing the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute surgeons to NIHD earlier this year, expanding access to orthopedic expertise close to home. He also helped guide efforts to modernize the District’s communications, including supporting the production of professional video messaging to better connect NIHD’s story with its community.
The NIHD Board of Directors will discuss the Zone 1 vacancy and the process for appointing a new representative during its next regular meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, at 5 p.m. at the NIHD Birch Street Annex, 2957 Birch Street in Bishop. Interested District residents may contact NIHD Administration at (760) 937-8848 for more information about eligibility and application procedures.
About Northern Inyo Healthcare District: Founded in 1946, Northern Inyo Healthcare District features a 25-bed critical access hospital, a 24-hour emergency department, a primary care rural health clinic, a diagnostic imaging center, and a rehabilitation service for physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy. We also offer clinics specializing in orthopedics, cardiology, urology, women’s health, pediatrics and allergies, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and breast cancer surgery. Continually striving to improve the health outcomes for those who rely on us for care, NIHD aims to improve our communities, one life at a time. One team, one goal, your health.
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