Public Health Advisory Commission

Description:

The Public Health Advisory Commission provides information about and evaluation of health-related matters and investigates specific health problems. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Approximately four hours per month are required of Commission members.

Number of Members:

14

Comments:

• 3 Citizen Members who are health professionals
• 5 Citizen Members who are not health professionals
• 1 Physician practicing in the City
• 1 Dentist practicing in the City
• 1 Representataive of the Alexandria Community Services Board
• 1 Representative from the Inova Alexandrlia Hospital
• 1 Representative from the Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services
• 1 Representative from the City's Office of Emergency Preparedness

Term of Service:

2-year term

City Staff Contact:

Dean Bryant, Alexandria Health Dept., 703.746.4956

List of Members:

• Michael Crawford
• Mary Dixon
• Arlene Hewitt
• Jessica Hill
• Masharia Holman
• Gene Kendall
• Andrew LaVanway
• Richard Merritt, chair
• Hamid Mitchell
• Mark Penn
• Cherie Spencer
• Kathryn Taylor
• Katya Wanzer

For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact Jackie Henderson in the City Clerk's Office at 703 746-4550.