MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

CHIEF OF STAFF
Allison W. Taylor, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6575
e-mail: allison.taylor@maryland.gov


HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES REFERRAL BOARD
Staff: Jacqueline Anderson (410) 895-1403; e-mail: jacki.anderson@wwcm.org


Patricia McHugh Lambert, Esq., Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2017


Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Charles A. (Chas) Eby; Roy E. Lancraft; Thomas J. Laskowski II; Martina A. Martin; Stephen H. Rohde. Terms expire 2018.

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: Bonnie L. Cullison

Appointed by Board of Directors, 2-1-1 Maryland: Patricia McHugh Lambert, Esq.

Representing Maryland 2-1-1 call centers: Timothy Jansen; Kathleen Momme'; two vacancies.

Ex officio: vacancy, designee of Secretary of Aging; Brittany Fowler, designee of Secretary of Health; Gloria L. Brown, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Bonnie S. Hudson, designee of Secretary of Information Technology.

DEER'S HEAD CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00I04, formerly 32.09.04)
FY2017 appropriation: $24,183,344; authorized positions: 232.8
Mary Beth Waide, R.N., J.D., Executive Director (410) 543-4010
e-mail: marybeth.waide@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/deershead/pages/Home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Sandra K. Smith, Chair (chosen by Board in March, 1-year term), 2020
Nevins W. Todd, Jr., M.D., 2015; Paula D. Brown, 2018; Althea V. Foreman, D.N.P., 2019; Denise D. Marshall, Ed.D., 2020; Audrey E. Orr, 2020; Lloyd N. Unsell, Jr., 2020; Ann T. Beauchamp, 2021.

ADMINISTRATION
Richard E. Keefer, Assistant Superintendent (410) 543-4033; e-mail: richard.keefer@maryland.gov


KIDNEY DIALYSIS
Rhonda Witte, Supervisor (410) 543-4086; e-mail: rhonda.witte@maryland.gov


MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Thomas F. Kelly, M.D., Medical Director (410) 543-4098

MEDICAL RECORDS
Kim E. Gallagher, Director (410) 543-4074

NURSING
Susan A. Williams, Director of Clinical Services (410) 543-4012

SOCIAL SERVICES
Thelma K. Morris, Director (410) 543-4006; ; e-mail: thelma.morris@maryland.gov


VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Helen A. Young, Coordinator (410) 543-4051

WESTERN MARYLAND CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00I03, formerly 32.09.03)
FY2017 appropriation: $24,241,227; authorized positions: 238
Michael E. Reyka, Ph.D., Executive Officer (301) 745-4200, ext. 4140
George Newman II, M.D., Acting Chief Medical Officer (301) 791-4400; fax: (301) 791-4435
e-mail: dottie.shank@maryland.gov
web: www.wmhc.us/

Randee Cordell, Chief Nursing Officer (301) 745-4200
e-mail: randee.cordell@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
William K. Beard, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2019
Charles R. Chaney, M.D., 2017; Janet L. Lung, 2020; Barbara Bowers Miller, 2020; Robin E. Roberson, 2020; two vacancies.

FINANCIAL SERVICES TEAM
Kelly L. Edmonds, Chief (301) 745-4200; e-mail: kelly.edmonds@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM
Diane E. Fleischman, Chief (301) 745-4200; e-mail: diane.fleischman1@maryland.gov

BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Jamie A. McElwee, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: jamie.mcelwee@maryland.gov

COMPREHENSIVE CARE PROGRAM
Robert C. Ritter, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: robert.ritter@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE PROGRAM
Angie L. Claiborne, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: angie.claiborne@maryland.gov

RENAL DIALYSIS PROGRAM
Tracey Berger, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: tracey.berger@maryland.gov

STATE ANATOMY BOARD
Ronald S. Wade, Director (410) 706-3313; 1-800-879-2728 (toll free); fax: (410) 706-8107
e-mail: rwade@umaryland.edu
web: https://health.maryland.gov/anatomy/Pages/index.aspx

Representatives of anatomy departments of Maryland medical schools & University of Maryland School of Dentistry:
Alan E. Seyfer, M.D., Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term), 2017
Adam C. Puche, Ph.D., Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term), 2017
Vincent M. Conroy, D.Sc.P.T.; David J. Mears, M.D.; Jonathan M. G. Perry, Ph.D.; Adam D. Sylvester, Ph.D.; one vacancy.

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER
(M00F0501, formerly 32.06.05.01)
FY2017 appropriation: $11,739,079; authorized positions: 80.4
David R. Fowler, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner (410) 333-3225
e-mail: info@ocmemd.org
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ocme/Pages/Home.aspx

STATE POSTMORTEM EXAMINERS COMMISSION
Chair: Sanford A. Stass, M.D., Dept. of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Dennis R. Schrader

Ex officio: Col. William M. Pallozzi, Secretary of State Police; Leana S. Wen, M.D., Commissioner of Health, Baltimore City; Ralph Hruban, M.D., Dept. of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FIRE
Director: David R. Fowler, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner (410) 333-3250

ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FIRE
Staff: Bruce S. Goldfarb (410) 333-3225; e-mail: goldfarbb@ocmemd.org

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Council, 1-year term)
Shannon Frattaroli, Ph.D., 2019; Ali B. Ishaque, Ph.D., 2019; Bruce R. DeForge, Ph.D., 2020; Charles Rogers, 2020; Jennifer L. Aubert-Utz, 2021; Marino diMarzo, 2021; Xuguang (Grant) Tao, M.D., Ph.D., 2021.

INVESTIGATION UNIT
Dawn M. Zulauf, Chief Investigator (410) 333-3250
e-mail: info@ocmemd.org

ADMINISTRATION
Thomas D. Brown, Administrator (410) 333-3250
e-mail: info@ocmemd.org

AUTOPSY SERVICES
Jack M. Titus, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for Autopsy Services (410) 333-3250

STATEWIDE SERVICES
Mary G. Ripple, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for Statewide Services (410) 333-3250

TOXICOLOGY
Rebecca A. Jufer Phipps, Chief Toxicologist (410) 333-3250

OFFICE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATION
Audrey P. Clark, Director (410) 764-2890
e-mail: audrey.clark@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ocsa/pages/home.aspx

REGISTRATION & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Olivia A. James, Chief (410) 764-2497
e-mail: olivia.james@maryland.gov

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & INVESTIGATION
James W. Polek, Deputy Director (410) 764-2893
e-mail: james.polek@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY
(M00B0103, formerly M00A0103, M00P0301, 32.16.03)
FY2017 appropriation: $20,208,321; authorized positions: 196.7
Patricia T. (Tricia) Nay, M.D., Director (410) 402-8002
e-mail: patricia.nay@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/home.aspx

Michael G. Mannozzi, Chief of Staff (410) 402-8002; e-mail: michael.mannozzi@maryland.gov
Rachelle B. Pierre-Mathieu, M.D., Medical Director (410) 402-8055; e-mail: rachelle.pierre-mathieu@maryland.gov


POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 402-8180


FISCAL SERVICES
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 402-8009

FEDERAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
Margaret A. Heald, Deputy Director (410) 402-8104
e-mail: margie.heald@maryland.gov

AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES PROGRAM
Barbara A. Fagan, Manager (410) 402-8040
e-mail: barbara.fagan@maryland.gov

FORENSICS LABORATORIES PROGRAM
Theresa M. DeAngelo, Manager (410) 402-8007
e-mail: theresa.deangelo@maryland.gov

HMO & HOSPITAL LICENSURE PROGRAM, PATIENT SAFETY
Renee B. Webster, Assistant Director (410) 402-8016
e-mail: renee.webster@maryland.gov

LABORATORY LICENSURE PROGRAM
Paul J. Celli, Manager (410) 402-8022; e-mail: paul.celli@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE LICENSURE PROGRAM
Vanessa M. Leuthold, Manager (410) 402-8144
e-mail: vanessa.leuthold@maryland.gov

STATE PROGRAMS DIVISION
Carol M. Fenderson, Deputy Director (410) 402-8048
e-mail: carolm.fenderson@maryland.gov

ASSISTED-LIVING LICENSURE PROGRAM
Denise Y. Williams, Acting Manager (410) 402-8125
e-mail: denisey.williams@maryland.gov
ADULT MEDICAL DAYCARE
Denise Y. Williams, Coordinator (410) 402-8125; e-mail: denisey.williams@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL & ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAM
Stacey R. Diehl, Manager (410) 402-8198
e-mail: stacey.diehl@maryland.gov

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Manager (410) 402-8054


DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LICENSURE PROGRAM
Leslie A. Smith, Manager (410) 402-8089
e-mail: leslie.smith@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POPULATION HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
(M00F02)
FY2017 appropriation: $56,853,845; authorized positions: 6
Jennifer L. Newman Barnhart, Director (410) 767-5612
e-mail: jennifer.barnhart@maryland.gov
web: https://pophealth.health.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx

CORE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES & LOCAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COALITIONS
Alice Bauman, Deputy Director (410) 767-3173
e-mail: alice.bauman@maryland.gov
HEALTH SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION
Chad Perman, Director (410) 767-4557
e-mail: chad.perman@maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Ann M. Walsh, Director (410) 767-1568
e-mail: ann.walsh@maryland.gov

STATE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROCESS & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Dorothy Sheu, Manager (410) 767-7211; e-mail: dorothy.sheu@maryland.gov

POPULATION HEALTH
Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-5595
e-mail: cheryl.depinto@maryland.gov

SCHOOL HEALTH
Tina Herrero-Backe, Coordinator (410) 767-5590; e-mail: tina.backe@maryland.gov

PRIMARY CARE OFFICE
Elizabeth E. Vaidya, Director (410) 767-5695
e-mail: elizabeth.vaidya@maryland.gov

RURAL HEALTH & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Temi E. Oshiyoye, Director (410) 767-4467
e-mail: temi.oshiyoye@maryland.gov

Sade Diggs, Coordinator (410) 767-7141; e-mail: sade.diggs@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
(M00F06)
FY2017 appropriation: $18,053,036; authorized positions: 25
Sherry B. Adams, Director (410) 767-3541
e-mail: sherry.adams@maryland.gov
web: https://preparedness.health.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx

Veronica M. Black, Deputy Director (410) 767-5779
e-mail: veronica.black@maryland.gov

BIOSURVEILLANCE
Albert J. Romanosky, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director & State Preparedness Coordinator (410) 767-6631
e-mail: al.romanosky@maryland.gov

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Joseph H. Annelli, Manager (410) 767-6434
e-mail: joseph.annelli@maryland.gov

MARYLAND RESPONDS VOLUNTEER CORPS
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-7772


STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE
Kevin F. Jura, Coordinator (410) 767-6682
e-mail: kevin.jura@maryland.gov

HEALTH SYSTEM SURGE


CDC/DSLR PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR
Artensie Flowers, Manager (410) 767-5765
e-mail: artensie.flowers@maryland.gov

TRAINING
Clifford E. Smith, Coordinator (410) 767-5266
e-mail: clifford.smith@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Lara K. (Kay) Webster, Manager (410) 767-8826
e-mail: kay.webster@maryland.gov

LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION

LABORATORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: https://health.maryland.gov/laboratories/lac/Pages/Home.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 2-year terms:
John G. Newby, M.D., Chair, 2017


Lindsey B. Howard, Jr.; Cherokee Layson-Wolf, Pharm.D.; Gail McGucken; Piyush K. Patel, M.D.; Robert P. Yim, M.D. Terms expire 2017.

Malcolm Rubenstein. Term expires 2019.

DIVISION OF FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
Ajibola Akintola, Fiscal Administrator (443) 681-3810; e-mail: ajibola.akintola@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF LABORATORY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
James E. Svrjcek, Chief (443) 681-3787
e-mail: james.svrjcek@maryland.gov

BIOLOGICAL AGENTS REGISTRY

BIOTERRORISM
Vacancy, Coordinator (443) 681-3788

ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT SERVICES
Rodney E. Hargraves, Deputy Director (443) 681-3802
e-mail: rodney.hargraves@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Steven A. Montgomery, Chief (443) 681-3780
e-mail: steven.montgomery@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF LABORATORY SUPPORT SERVICES
Denise Shackleford, Chief (443) 681-3820
e-mail: denise.shackleford@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF QUALITY SYSTEMS & MAINTENANCE
Heather L. Peters, Chief (443) 681-3791
e-mail: heather.peters@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SAFETY & TRAINING
Rachel V. Michael, Safety & Security Officer & Training Coordinator (443) 681-3792
e-mail: rachel.michael@maryland.gov


SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS
Prince Kassim, Ph.D., Deputy Director (443) 681-3851
e-mail: prince.kassim@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Prince Kassim, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3851
e-mail: prince.kassim@maryland.gov

MICROBIOLOGY DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (443) 681-3940


MOLECULAR BIOLOGY DIVISION
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3800
e-mail: robert.myers-phd@maryland.gov

NEWBORN & CHILDHOOD SCREENING DIVISION
Fizza Gulamali-Majid, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3900
e-mail: fizza.majid@maryland.gov

VIROLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (443) 681-3930

REGIONAL LABORATORIES
EASTERN SHORE REGIONAL LABORATORY (Salisbury)
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3800; e-mail: robert.myers-phd@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LABORATORY (Cumberland)
Jo Ann Flinn, Chief (301) 759-5115; e-mail: joann.flinn@maryland.gov

PREVENTION & HEALTH PROMOTION ADMINISTRATION

POLICY & MANAGEMENT
Shawn L. Cain, Deputy Director (410) 767-5013
e-mail: shawn.cain@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT
David F. Davis, Director (410) 767-6975
e-mail: david.davis@maryland.gov
CENTER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Vern L. Shird, Chief Operations Officer (410) 767-5025; e-mail: vern.shird@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR BUDGET & FINANCE
Jason C. Zimmerman, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7494; e-mail: jason.zimmerman@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICY & PLANNING
Jody A. Sheely, Director (410) 767-0750
e-mail: jody.sheely@maryland.gov


CANCER & CHRONIC DISEASE BUREAU
Anna H. McCrerey, Director (410) 767-6728
e-mail: anna.mccrerey@maryland.gov


CENTER FOR CANCER PREVENTION & CONTROL
Ken Lin Tai, M.D., Director (410) 767-0824
e-mail: kenlin.tai@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/cancer/pages/home.aspx

Vacancy, Medical Director (410) 767-2036


MARYLAND CANCER REGISTRY
Kimberly S. Stern, Director (410) 767-5521; e-mail: kimberly.stern@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/cancer/pages/mcr_home.aspx
MARYLAND CANCER REGISTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Chair, State Council on Cancer Control:
Lisa Gallicchio, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor)
Robert Brookland, M.D.; Mukund Didolkar, M.D.; Betty Fike; Josephine L. Gragasin; Anne Kammer; Lynn S. Khoo, M.D., M.P.H.; Rosanna Kroll; Richard C. Marsella, M.D., Ph.D.; Diane L. Matuszak, M.D.; Russell W. Moy, M.D.; Colleen K. Parrott; John M. Ryan, M.D.; Joseph G. Walters; Stanley P. Watkins, M.D.
CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL
Kristi G. Pier, Director (410) 767-6722
e-mail: kristi.pier@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ccdpc/Pages/home.aspx

Sadie A. Peters, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-5874
e-mail: sadie.peters@maryland.gov


STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ARTHRITIS & RELATED DISEASES
Staff: Berit C. Dockter (410) 767-5159; 1-800-633-1316 (toll free); e-mail: berit.dockter@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ccdpc/arthritis-council/Pages/about.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Rebecca L. Manno, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2020
Chanel F. Agness, D.Pharm., 2017; Margaret K. Gwaltney, 2017; Domenic J. Borro, 2018; Akershure Henry, 2018; Erin S. Penniston, 2018; Julie Toms Poludniak, M.D., 2018; Matthew S. Jackson, 2019; Linnette Rivera, 2019; Bernadette C. Siaton, M.D., 2019; Jody Marshall, 2020; Carol E. Woodward, 2020; three vacancies.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEART DISEASE & STROKE
Staff: Kathleen A. Graham (410) 767-2623; 1-800-633-1316 (toll free); e-mail: kathleen.graham@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ccdpc/heart-disease-council/Pages/about.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Michael R. Miller, M.D, Chair (chosen by Council), 2017
Albert F. Heck, M.D., 2012; Edisa Padder, M.D., 2013; Sheila McLean, 2014.

Roger L. Harrell, 2015; Samuel D. Goldberg, M.D., 2016.

Catherine E. Cooke, Pharm.D.; Jeanne B. Charleston, Ph.D.; Vivienne A. Rose, M.D.; two vacancies. Terms expire 2017.

Anna C. Aycock; James G. Ebeling, M.D.; Ilene W. Rosenthal; Marcella A. Wozniak, M.D., Ph.D. Terms expire 2018.

Michaeline R. Fedder; Lois Freeman; Kathleen D. Keefe Hough, M.D.; Seth S. Martin, M.D.; Jay L. Seidel, M.D. Terms expire 2019.

Brenda Joyce Johnson; Susan Mani, M.D.; Tracy D. Newsome; Kristi G. Pier; Brent N. Reed, Pharm.D. Terms expire 2020.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS
Meghan L. Ames, Coordinator (410) 767-5079; e-mail: meghan.ames@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ccdpc/fitness-council/Pages/about.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2018

Yusef R. Battle; Lee Meizlesh; Beatrice S. Rice; Michael Shaw; Karen W. Stewart. Terms expire 2017.

Janice A. Armstrong, D.L.S.; James H. Dorf; M. Arnita Hannon; Rhonda M. Hearns-Stewart, M.D.; Larry T. Hughes; April Q. Pinder. Terms expire 2018.

Monique M. Anderson; Nathaniel B. Garland; Lillian R. Greene-Chamberlain, Ph.D.; John L. Michie; Geoffrey Nordberg; Thomas V. Russell; Suzanne Stringer. Terms expire 2019.

Chalita C. Atallah, M.D.; Ronald E. Bowman; Deborah Grinnage-Pulley; Douglas C. Miller, D.C.; Jay L. Seidel, M.D.; Tammy A. Shelley. Terms expire 2020.

CENTER FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION & CONTROL
Dawn S. Berkowitz, Director (410) 767-2920
e-mail: dawn.berkowitz@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ohpetup/pages/tob_home.aspx

OFFICE OF ORAL HEALTH
Harold S. Goodman, D.M.D., Director (410) 767-5300
e-mail: dhmh.oralhealth@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oralhealth/pages/home.aspx

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BUREAU
Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., Director (410) 767-7438
e-mail: cliff.mitchell@maryland.gov8
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/OEHFP/Pages/environmental.aspx

Subha Chandar, Deputy Director (410) 767-5303
e-mail: subha.chandar@maryland.gov


CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-7438


CENTER FOR HEALTHY HOMES & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Joseph T. (Tommy) McKenzie, Chief (410) 767-8423
e-mail: tommy.mckenzie@maryland.gov

YOUTH CAMP SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Euther G. Steele (410) 767-8417; e-mail: euther.steele@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
William H. Morgan, Chair (chosen by Council in Sept., 2-year term), 2018
Patricia L. Blankinship, 2018; Gabriel Houghton, 2018; Amanda M. Wahle, 2018; Margaret C. Kaufman, 2019; Gregory G. May, 2019; J. Raymond Teat III, 2019; Anita D. Anderson, 2020; Jolanda J. Campbell, 2020; Carla L. DeWitt, 2020; Monika Piccardi, 2020.

CENTER FOR INJURY & SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION
Joyce A. Dantzler, Chief (410) 767-1362
e-mail: joyce.dantzler@maryland.gov


CENTER FOR INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGY
Adebola A. Akinyemi, Chief (410) 767-5056
e-mail: adebola.akinyemi@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FOOD PROTECTION
Alan L. Taylor, Director (410) 767-8440
e-mail: alan.taylor@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oehfp/ofpchs/pages/home.aspx

CENTER FOR FACILITY & PROCESS REVIEW
Elizabeth N. Staley, Chief (410) 767-8407; e-mail: lisa.staley@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR FOOD DEFENSE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE
William A. (Alan) Brench, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-8402; e-mail: alan.brench@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR FOOD PROCESSING
Robin A. Henderson, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-8451; e-mail: robin.henderson@maryland.gov

CHILD NUTRITION & FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS
Robin A. Henderson, Ph.D., Supervisor (410) 767-8451; e-mail: robin.henderson@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR MILK & DAIRY PRODUCT SAFETY
Laurie Bucher, Chief (410) 767-8429; e-mail: laurie.bucher@maryland.gov

HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL OFFICE
(301) 791-4779


INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY & OUTBREAK RESPONSE BUREAU
David S. B. Blythe, M.D., Director (410) 767-6685, (410) 767-5655
e-mail: david.blythe@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/pages/infectious_disease.aspx

Ruth J. Thompson, Deputy Director (410) 767-6699
e-mail: ruth.thompson@maryland.gov


EMERGING INFECTIONS PROGRAM
Patricia A. Ryan, Chief (410) 767-6784; e-mail: patricia.ryan@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HIV SURVEILLANCE EPIDEMIOLOGY & EVALUATION
Colin P. Flynn, Chief (410) 767-5061
e-mail: colin.flynn@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR IMMUNIZATION
Kurt F. Seetoo, Acting Manager (410) 767-6628
e-mail: kurt.seetoo@maryland.gov

VACCINES FOR CHILDREN DIVISION
Deena W. Speights-Napata, Chief (410) 767-6674; e-mail: deena.speights-napata@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR SURVEILLANCE, INFECTION PREVENTION, & OUTBREAK RESPONSE
Lucy E. Wilson, M.D., Chief (410) 767-6710
e-mail: lucy.wilson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL
Brenda J. Roup, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-6704; e-mail: brenda.roup@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE SURVEILLANCE
Dale D. Rohn, Chief (410) 767-6701; e-mail: dale.rohn@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION
Alvina K. Chu, Chief (410) 767-5776; e-mail: alvina.chu@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL & PREVENTION
Nancy G. Baruch, R.N., Chief (410) 767-6696
e-mail: nancy.baruch@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oidpcs/ctbcp/pages/home.aspx

CENTER FOR ZOONOTIC & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE
Katherine A. Feldman, D.V.M., State Public Health Veterinarian (410) 767-6703
e-mail: katherine.feldman@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oideor/czvbd/pages/home.aspx

DIVISION OF RABIES & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES
Kimberly C. Mitchell, Chief (410) 767-6618; e-mail: kimberly.mitchell@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES
Siok-Bi Wee, Chief (410) 767-5441; e-mail: sb.wee@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT HEALTH
Dipti D. Shah, Chief (410) 767-6664
e-mail: dipti.shah@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oidpcs/oih/pages/home.aspx

INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION & HEALTH SERVICES BUREAU
Jeffrey Hitt, Director (410) 767-5655
e-mail: jeffrey.hitt@maryland.gov

Onyeka Anaedozie, Deputy Director (410) 767-5260
e-mail: onyeka.anaedozie@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FAITH-BASED & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Carmi L. Washington-Flood, Chief (410) 767-3602; e-mail: carmi.washington-flood@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HIV & SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION INTEGRATION & CAPACITY
Henry C. (Kip) Castner, Chief (410) 767-5290
e-mail: kip.castner@maryland.gov


CENTER FOR HIV PREVENTION & HEALTH SERVICES
Peter G. DeMartino, Chief (410) 767-5132
e-mail: peter.demartino@maryland.gov


CENTER FOR MARYLAND AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE
Mary L. Bahr, Chief (410) 767-5678; e-mail: mary.bahr@maryland.gov

MARYLAND AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
Jeffrey Hitt, Chair

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms: Kareem A. Karara, Pharm.D., 2017; Jill A. Crank, 2018; Daniel Hendricks, 2018; Jeanne C. Keruly, 2018; Leonard A. Sowah, 2018; Diane J. Young, R.N., 2018; Mathilda Fienkeng, Pharm.D., 2019; Morris T. Murray, 2019; Robyn Palmeiro, 2019; Neha Pandit, Pharm.D., 2019; David Posner, 2019; Janessa Smith, Pharm.D., 2019; Rebecca Brotemarkle, Ph.D., 2020; Sarah Rives Gray, 2020; Douglas M. Rose, 2020; Jessica D. Rosen, M.D., 2020; Robert A. Washington, Ph.D., 2020; one vacancy.

CENTER FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION PREVENTION
Kenneth L. Ruby III, Chief (410) 767-6689
e-mail: kenneth.ruby@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oidpcs/cstip/pages/home.aspx

CENTER FOR VIRAL HEPATITIS
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6380

MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH BUREAU
Courtney G. Lewis, Director (410) 767-5300
e-mail: courtney.lewis@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/pages/mch.aspx

MARYLAND STATE SCHOOL HEALTH COUNCIL
Staff: Pamela S. Putman (410) 767-4586

OFFICE OF FAMILY PLANNING & HOME VISITING
Stacey E. Little, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-6717
e-mail: stacey.little@maryland.gov

FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM

OFFICE FOR GENETICS & PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Donna X. Harris, Director (410) 767-5642
e-mail: donna.harris@maryland.gov
web: http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/genetics/pages/home.aspx

Vacancy, Medical Direcor (410) 767-5591


STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEREDITARY & CONGENITAL DISORDERS
Staff: Angela M. Sittler (410) 767-1063; e-mail: angela.sittler@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Hilary J. Vernon, M.D., Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Council, 2-year term), 2017
Richard A. Bruno, M.D., 2017; Erin T. Strovel, Ph.D., 2017; Anne V. Eder, 2018; Michelle W. Smith, 2018; Rebecca A. Furman, 2019; John J. McGing, 2020; Benjamin Paul Smith, 2020; one vacancy.

Appointed by Senate President: Ronald N. Young

Appointed by House Speaker: Karen Lewis Young

Nonvoting members appointed by Secretary of Health: Fizza Gulamali-Majid, Ph.D.; Johnna L. Watson, R.N.; Tina M. Wiegand; S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D.; one vacancy.

EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Tanya D. Green, Chief (410) 767-6432; 1-800-633-1316 (toll free); e-mail: tanya.green@maryland.gov

EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Tanya D. Green (410) 767-6432; 1-800-633-1316 (toll free); e-mail: tanya.green@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Jennifer Reesman, Ph.D., Chair, 2017
Kelby N. Brick, Esq., 2017; Lori Moers, 2017; Jennifer S. Thornton, 2017; Sue E. Burnes, 2018; Claire Buxton, Au.D., 2018; Olga Polites, 2018; Brian K. Reilly, M.D., 2018; Judith Black, 2019; Bridgetta Bourne-Firl, 2019; Marsye W. Kaplan, 2019; one vacancy.

OFFICE OF MARYLAND WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN FOOD PROGRAM
Jacqueline I. Marlette-Boras, Director (410) 767-5242
e-mail: jacqueline.boras@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/wic/pages/home.aspx

OFFICE OF SURVEILLANCE QUALITY INITIATIVES
S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., Director (410) 767-6805
e-mail: lee.woods@maryland.gov

WOMEN'S HEALTH
Diana K. Cheng, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-6719; e-mail: diana.cheng@maryland.gov

VITAL STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

Vacancy, Director (410) 764-3513
web: https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/home.aspx
DIVISION OF HEALTH STATISTICS
Lee Hurt, Dr.P.H., Deputy Director for Data (410) 764-4677
e-mail: lee.hurt@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/pages/reports.aspx

DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS
Geneva G. Sparks, Deputy Director (410) 764-3036; 1-800-832-3277 (recording, 24-hours, toll free)
fax: (410) 358-0738; tdd: 1-800-735-2258 (toll free)
e-mail: geneva.sparks@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/pages/apps.aspx (vital records on-line)

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