July 27, 2012
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CHIEF OF STAFF
Shawn Cain, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6575
e-mail: scain@dhmh.state.md.us
Mary Louise Preis, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term)
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Arna Griffith, 2014; Roy E. Lancraft, 2014; Andrew A. Lauland, 2014; Martina A. Martin, 2014; Donna Rattley Washington, 2014.
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy
Appointed by Board of Directors, 2-1-1 Maryland: Kathleen O'Brien
Representing Maryland 2-1-1 call centers: Timothy Jansen; Kathleen Momme'; Joshua B. Pedersen; Mary Louise Preis.
Ex officio: Stephanie A. Hull, designee of Secretary of Aging; Keith Tobias, designee of Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene; Gloria Brown, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Susan Rutherford, designee of Secretary of Information Technology.
Keith R. Roberts, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-7899
e-mail: kroberts@dhmh.state.md.us
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES
David S. Long, Deputy Director (410) 767-6738
e-mail: dslong@dhmh.state.md.us
LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS
Christi Megna, Director (410) 767-5386; e-mail: cmegna@dhmh.state.md.us
DEER'S HEAD CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00I04, formerly 32.09.04)
FY2012 appropriation: $22,365,914; authorized positions: 251.3
Sandra K. Smith, Director (410) 543-4010
web: www.deershead.org/
KIDNEY DIALYSIS
Rhonda Witte, Supervisor (410) 543-4086
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Thomas F. Kelly, M.D., Medical Director (410) 543-4098
MEDICAL RECORDS
Kim 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
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Helen Young, Coordinator (410) 543-4051
PULMONARY PROGRAM
Phares Bitikofer, Director (301) 791-4400
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Nancy Manahan, Director (301) 791-4400
RENAL DIALYSIS PROGRAM
Linda Weller, Director (301) 791-4436
COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM
Angie Claiborne, Chief (301) 791-4434
FINANCIAL SERVICES TEAM
Richard Keefer, Chief (301) 791-4444
HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM
Stewart Hickey, Chief (301) 791-4441
QUALITY SUPPORT TEAM
Katie Gardner, Chief (301) 791-4494
CENTER FOR MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
Bonnie S. Birkel, Director (410) 767-6717
e-mail: birkelb@dhmh.state.md.us
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/mch/sitepages/home.aspx
S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director (410) 767-6805
e-mail: slwoodsmd@dhmh.state.md.us
PERINATAL HEALTH
S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director (410) 767-6805
e-mail: slwoodsmd@dhmh.state.md.us
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Diana Cheng, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-6719
e-mail: chengd@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE FOR GENETICS & CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Donna X. Harris, Acting Director (410) 767-5642
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/genetics/sitepages/home.aspx
Debora G. Badawi, M.D., Associate Midical Direcor (410) 767-5591
e-mail: dbadawi@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Maryann Swann, Chair, 2011
Benjamin J. Dubin, 2009; Stephen Epstein, M.D., 2009; Donna B. Cain, 2010; Cheri Dowling, 2010; Paul K. Farrell, 2010; Mary Ann Richmond, 2010; W. Stephen Seipp, Au.D., 2010; Shari Lynn Knudson, 2011.
OFFICE OF WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN FOOD PROGRAM
Jacqueline Marlette-Boras, Director (410) 767-5242
e-mail: wic@dhmh.state.md.us
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/wic/sitepages/home.aspx
PREVENTION & DISEASE CONTROL
Donna Gugel, Deputy Director (410) 767-6728
e-mail: gugeld@dhmh.state.md.us
Diane Dwyer, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-5088
e-mail: ddwyer@dhmh.state.md.us
Joyce Dantzler, Deputy Director (410) 767-1362
e-mail: dantzlerj@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION
Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-3431
e-mail: aregan@dhmh.state.md.us
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/cdp/sitepages/home.aspx
Maria R. Prince, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-5874
e-mail: mprince@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Allan C. Gelber, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2012
Jeanne Moyer, 2010; Joan L. Stine, 2010; Michael J. Breeden, 2011; Violeta Rus, M.D., Ph.D., 2011; Coleen Bertsch, 2012; Benjamin Mann, 2012; Judy R. Simon, 2012; Linda A. Brown-Sutphin, 2013; Renee Hilliard, Pharm.D., 2013; Helen Robinson, 2013; four vacancies.
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEART DISEASE & STROKE
Staff: Judith A. Gerahty (410) 767-5046; 1-800-633-1316 (toll free); e-mail: jgerahty@dhmh.state.md.us
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/cdp/sitepages/councils_hdsp.aspx
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Council), 2015
Chen Y. Tung, M.D., 2008; Eileen Steets Quann, 2011; Albert F. Heck, M.D., 2012; Alexander B. Martin, 2012; David A. Meyerson, M.D., 2012; John R. Miller, 2012; Maria R. Prince, M.D., 2012; Barney J. Stern, M.D., 2012; Sandra H. Bryan, 2013; Catherine E. Cooke, 2013; Howard J. Garber, M.D., 2013; Edisa Padder, M.D., 2013; Anna C. Aycock, 2014; Lisa A. Cooper, M.D., 2014; Heide Morgan, 2014; Thomas Pianta, 2014; Richard Safeer, M.D., 2014; Marcella A. Wozniak, M.D., Ph.D., 2014; Roger L. Harrell, 2015; Michael A. Silverman, M.D., 2015; Jennifer Witten, 2015; two vacancies.
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS
Erin Penniston, Coordinator (410) 767-6783; e-mail: epenniston@dhmh.state.md.us
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/cdp/sitepages/cpf.aspx
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Brenda C. Loube, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2012
Craig H. Bennett, M.D.; Jennifer A. Bistrack; Lillian R. Greene-Chamberlain, Ph.D.; Linda M. Kephart; Richard G. Towle; Andrew L. Vineberg; Youfa Wang, M.D., Ph.D. Terms expire 2011.
Ronald E. Bowman; Charles F. Chester, Esq.; Kevin M. Levrone; Douglas Miller; Teresa DiStefano Seifert. Terms expire 2012.
Yusef R. Battle; Lee Meizlesh; Jeanne E. Ruff; Monte Sanders; Michael Shaw. Terms expire 2013.
Jason Bosley-Smith; James H. Dorf; Carlos F. Garcia; Rhonda M. Hearns-Stokes, M.D.; Larry T. Hughes; Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D. Terms expire 2014.
Appointed by Governor:
Susan L. Pendleton, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2010
Lisa A. Cash, 2003; John B. Colvin, 2004; Michael T. Shipley, M.D., 2008; Gary M. Fiskum, Ph.D., 2009; Lee H. Riley III, M.D., 2009; Janice J. Hoffman, Ph.D., 2010; John W. McDonald III, M.D., Ph.D., 2012; Kathryn T. Von Ruedon, 2012.
Appointed by Senate President: Douglas J. J. Peters
Appointed by House Speaker: Dan K. Morhaim
OFFICE OF HEALTH POLICY & PLANNING
Jeanette M. Jenkins, Director (410) 767-5612
e-mail: jenkinsj@dhmh.state.md.us
web: http://fha.dhmh.maryland.gov/ohpp/sitepages/home.aspx
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & FOOD PROTECTION
Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., Assistant Director (410) 767-7438
OFFICE OF FOOD PROTECTION & CONSUMER HEALTH SERVICES
Alan Taylor, Director (410) 767-8440
e-mail: ataylor@dhmh.state.md.us
web: http://ideha.dhmh.maryland.gov/oehfp/ofpchs/sitepages/home.aspx
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Meena R. Abraham, Dr.P.H., Assistant Director (410) 767-5132; e-mail: mrabraham@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Gregory C. Joseph, Acting Chair (chosen by Council in Sept., 2-year term), 2012
Cheryl DePinto, M.D., 2011; Gabrielle Eklund, 2012; Denise E. Frebertshauser, 2012; Lisa A. Laschalt, 2012; Ethan Draddy, 2013; Jay Gerson, 2013; Margaret C. Kaufman, 2013; Mark L. Bates, 2014; Jacqueline D. Hurman, 2014; Blessing Matthews, 2014; one vacancy.
CENTER FOR FOOD PROCESSING
Robin Henderson, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-8451; e-mail: robinh@dhmh.state.md.us
CENTER FOR MILK CONTROL
Laurie Bucher, Chief (410) 767-8429; e-mail: lbucher@dhmh.state.md.us
CENTER FOR RETAIL FOOD, PLAN & PROCESS REVIEW
Gwen John, Chief (410) 767-8412; e-mail: gjohn@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Richard W. Stringer, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-6975
e-mail: stringerr@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY & OUTBREAK RESPONSE
David S. B. Blythe, M.D., Assistant Director & State Epidemiologist (410) 767-6685
e-mail: dblythe@dhmh.state.md.us
Ruth Thompson, Deputy Office Director (410) 767-6699
web: http://ideha.dhmh.maryland.gov/sitepages/infectious-disease.aspx
CENTER FOR HIV SURVEILLANCE & EPIDEMIOLOGY
Colin Flynn, Chief (410) 767-5061
e-mail: flynnc@dhmh.state.md.us
CENTER FOR IMMUNIZATION
Gregory K. Reed, Chief (410) 767-6672
e-mail: reedgre@dhmh.state.md.us
CENTER FOR SURVEILLANCE, INFECTION PREVENTION, & OUTBREAK RESPONSE
Lucy E. Wilson, M.D., Chief (410) 767-6710
e-mail: lewilson@dhmh.state.md.us
DIVISION OF INFECTION CONTROL
Brenda J. Roup, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-6704; e-mail: broup@dhmh.state.md.us
DIVISION OF OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION
Alvina K. Chu, Chief (410) 767-5776; e-mail: achu@dhmh.state.md.us
CENTER FOR ZOONOTIC & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE
Katherine A. Feldman, D.V.M., State Public Health Veterinarian (410) 767-6703
e-mail: kfeldman@dhmh.state.md.us
Kimberly Mitchell, Chief of Vector-Borne Diseases (410) 767-6618
Siok-Bi Wee, Chief of Zoonotic Diseases (410) 767-5441
e-mail: sbwee@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION & CARE SERVICES
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5087
CENTER FOR HIV PREVENTION
Claudia B. Gray, Chief (410) 767-5018; e-mail: grayc@dhmh.state.md.us
CENTER FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION PREVENTION
Barbara L. Conrad, R.N., Chief (410) 767-6689; e-mail: bconrad@dhmh.state.md.us
CENTER FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL & PREVENTION
Nancy Baruch, R.N., Chief (410) 767-6696; e-mail: baruchn@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF FAITH-BASED & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Carmi Washington-Flood, Chief (410) 767-3602
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Miriam G. Blitzer, Chair (chosen by Council, 2-year term), 2013
Walter R. Mills III, 2010; Colleen Gioffreda, 2012; Neil C. Porter, M.D., 2012; Anika Downs Wilkerson, 2012; David Bromberg, M.D., 2013; Anne V. Eder, 2014; Julie Hoover-Fong, M.D., Ph.D., 2014; Caryl G. Siems, 2015; one vacancy.
Appointed by Senate President: Roger Manno
Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy
Nonvoting members appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Virginia R. Bailey, M.D.; Susan R. Panny, M.D.; two vacancies.
DIVISION OF FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
Kenneth N. Keys, Jr., Fiscal Administrator (410) 767-6102; e-mail: keysk@dhmh.state.md.us
BIOTERRORISM
Gwen Paszkiewicz, Coordinator (410) 767-6085; e-mail: paszkiewiczg@dhmh.state.md.us
REGULATORY & ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS
Jennifer L. Newman, Deputy Director (410) 767-6103
e-mail: jnewman@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING
Mark McKinney, Coordinator (410) 767-4305
e-mail: mckinneym@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Steven Mongomery, Chief (410) 767-6108
e-mail: montgomerys@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF LABORATORY SUPPORT SERVICES
Denise Shackleford, Chief (410) 767-6116
e-mail: shacklefordd@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE, SAFETY, & TRAINING
Mark McKinney, Chief (410) 767-5426
e-mail: mckinneym@dhmh.state.md.us
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS & REGULATORY PROGRAMS
Georgette Zoltani, Chief (410) 764-2899
e-mail: zoltanig@dhmh.state.md.us
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY DIVISION
Chengru Zhu, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-5074
e-mail: zhuc@dhmh.state.md.us
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY DIVISION
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-5772
e-mail: myersr@dhmh.state.md.us
NEWBORN & CHILDHOOD SCREENING DIVISION
Fizza Gulamali-Majid, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-6171
e-mail: majidf@dhmh.state.md.us
PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY DIVISION
Jafar H. Razeq, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-6124
e-mail: razeqj@dhmh.state.md.us
VIROLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY DIVISION
Maria Paz Carlos, Ph.D., D.V.M., Chief (410) 767-6152
e-mail: carlosm@dhmh.state.md.us
WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LABORATORY (Cumberland)
JoAnne Flinn, Chief (301) 759-5115; e-mail: flinnj@dhmh.state.md.us
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)
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/vsa/sitepages/apps.aspx (vital records on-line)
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: one vacancy
Ex officio: Col. Marcus L. Brown, Secretary of State Police; Oxiris Barbot, M.D., Commissioner of Health, Baltimore City; J. Brooks Jackson, M.D., Dept. of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 5-year terms:
Patricia C. Dischinger, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Council, 1-year term), 2009
Bruce R. DeForge, Ph.D., 2008; Barbara Sattler, Dr.P.H., 2008; Katherine S. Squibb, Ph.D., 2008; Barry S. Levine, Ph.D., 2009; Jane Lipscomb, Ph.D., 2009; Frederick W. Mowrer, Ph.D., 2009.
INVESTIGATION UNIT
Dawn Zulauf, Chief Investigator (410) 333-3238
e-mail: chiefinvestigator@ocmemd.org
STATEWIDE SERVICES
Mary G. Ripple, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for Statewide Services (410) 333-3265
TOXICOLOGY
Barry S. Levine, Ph.D., Chief Toxicologist (410) 333-3240
Isaac Ajit, M.D., Deputy Director (410) 767-5779
e-mail: iajit@dhmh.state.md.us
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Michael Mannozzi, Manager (410) 767-9647
e-mail: mmannozzi@dhmh.state.md.us
STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE
Kimberly Eshleman, Coordinator (410) 767-4621
e-mail: keshleman@dhmh.state.md.us
HEALTH SYSTEM SURGE
TRAINING
Clifford E. Smith, Coordinator (410) 767-5266
e-mail: csmith@dhmh.state.md.us
HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Veronica Black, Manager (410) 767-8826
e-mail: vblack@dhmh.state.md.us
Representatives of anatomy departments of Maryland medical schools & University of Maryland School of Dentistry:
Mark F. Teaford, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term), 2008
Rosemary C. Borke, Ph.D.; Norman F. Capra, Ph.D.; Valerie B. DeLeon, Ph.D.; George S. Holborow; two vacancies.
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