HOUSTON COUNTY – This opinion piece was sent to The Messenger by Houston County Hospital District (HCHD) Board Member Dr. Robert Grier. The Houston County Hospital District (HCHD) is responsible for facilitating hospital health care for the County. The nine (9) Board of Directors are elected on a rotating basis to serve for 2 years. Board members are not paid. The HCHD is a taxing entity of County Government.