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Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Vacancy, Chief Public Health Scientist (443) 938-0711
e-mail:
CHIEF OF STAFF
Erin S. Penniston, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6575
e-mail: erin.penniston@maryland.gov
STATE ANATOMY BOARD
Juan L. Ortega, Director (410) 547-1222; 1-800-879-2728 (toll free); fax: (410) 706-8107
e-mail: jortega@som.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:
Adam C. Puche, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term)
David J. Mears, Ph.D., Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term)
Gabriel S. Bever, Ph.D.; Vincent M. Conroy, D.Sc.P.T.; Guinevere Granite, Ph.D.; Adam D. Sylvester, Ph.D.; Richard J. Traub, Ph.D.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER
(M00F0501, formerly 32.06.05.01)
FY2024 appropriation: $21,242,045; authorized positions: 104.5
Stephanie Dean, M.D., Interim Chief Medical Examiner (410) 333-3225
e-mail: info@ocmemd.org
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ocme/Pages/Home.aspx
Appointed by Secretary of Health: Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D.
Ex officio: Col. Roland L. Butler, Jr., Secretary of State Police; Mary Beth Haller, Acting Commissioner of Health, Baltimore City; Ralph Hruban, M.D., Dept. of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 5-year terms:
INVESTIGATION UNIT
AUTOPSY SERVICES
STATEWIDE SERVICES
TOXICOLOGY
OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY
ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
CLINICAL & FORENSIC LABORATORIES PROGRAM
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
LONG-TERM CARE
STATE PROGRAMS DIVISION
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM
OFFICE OF POPULATION HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
CORE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES & LOCAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COALITIONS
David Davis, designee of Secretary of Health; Rhonda Scott, Maryland Board of Nursing; Nayna Philipsen, Maryland Nurses Association; Loraine Arikat, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East; Joseph DeMattos, Jr., Health Facilities Association of Maryland; Jane Krienke, Maryland Hospital Association; Lesley Flaim, LifeSpan Network; Allison Roenigk Ciborowski, Leading Age MD; Denise Gilmore, AFSCME Maryland; Nicole Lollo, Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland; Holly Trice, Maryland Association of County Health Officers; Shamonda Brathwaite, Community Health Center.
MARYLAND LOAN ASSISTANCE REPAYMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Allan Pack, designee of Chair of Health Services Cost Review Commission; Melanie Cavaliere, designee of Chair of Maryland Health Care Commission; Erin Dorrien, Maryland Hospital Association; Donna Parker, M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine; Jessica Bienstock, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Gene Ransom, MedChi; Elizabeth Vaidya, Maryland Primary Care Office; Damean Freas, D.O., Maryland Board of Physicians; Rick Rohrs, PA-C , Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants.
LOCAL SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION UNIT
PRIMARY CARE OFFICE
SCHOOL HEALTH
STATE OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH
OFFICE OF PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
FINANCE
HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
LOGISTICS
OPERATIONS
PLANNING
OFFICE OF PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT & REGULATION
REGISTRATION & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & INVESTIGATION
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 2-year terms:
Gail W. McGucken; Thomas J. Remsberg, Pharm.D. Terms expire 2025.
OFFICE OF LABORATORY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
OFFICE OF LABORATORY SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF QUALITY SYSTEMS & MAINTENANCE
OFFICE OF REGULATORY & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS
MICROBIOLOGY DIVISION
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY DIVISION
NEWBORN & CHILDHOOD SCREENING DIVISION
VIROLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY DIVISION
WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LABORATORY (Cumberland)
Teresa M. Titus-Howard, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health, 2-year term), 2024
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms: Katie C. Hall, R.N., Ph.D.; Vivienne A. Rose, M.D.; Kristin Watson, Pharm.D. Terms expire 2023.
Salliann Alborn; Mary Backley; Jonathan M. Dayton; Rachel M. Pigott; Afton Thomas, D.O.; Pamela Xenakis. Terms expire 2024.
Crystal N. Bell; E. Felicia Brannon; Tomika Coleman, D.P.M.; Mychelle Y. Farmer, M.D.; Gary Gerstenblith, M.D.; Jeffrey Duong Le; Seth S. Martin, M.D.; Aruna S. Nathan, M.D. Terms expire 2025.
T. Darryl Heggans; Tara Clemons Johnson; Jonas Nguh, Ph.D.; Marsha J. Seidelman, M.D. Terms expire 2026.
Esa M. Davis, M.D.; Leigh Ann Eagle; Lusi Martin-Braswell; Jared T. Meacham; Mallory Mouradjian, Pharm.D.; Vaple I. Robinson, RH.D. Terms expire 2027.
Representing Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities: Namisa K. Kramer
Representing Maryland Association of County Health Officers: Roger L. Harrell
Ex officio: vacancy, designee of Secretary of Aging; Jennifer L. Eastman, designee of Secretary of Disabilities; Jason H. Semanoff, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Pamela R. Williams, designee of Secretary of Health.
CENTER FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION & CONTROL
OFFICE OF ORAL HEALTH
KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BUREAU
CENTER FOR RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OFFICE OF FOOD PROTECTION
CENTER FOR FOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE & DEFENSE
CENTER FOR FOOD PROCESSING
CENTER FOR MILK & DAIRY PRODUCT SAFETY
OFFICE OF HEALTHY HOMES & COMMUNITIES
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY & OUTBREAK RESPONSE BUREAU
CENTER FOR GLOBAL MIGRATION & IMMIGRANT HEALTH
CENTER FOR IMMUNIZATION
CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE SURVEILLANCE & OUTBREAK RESPONSE
DIVISION OF OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION
CENTER FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL & PREVENTION
CENTER FOR ZOONOTIC & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE
OFFICE OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AND HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION RESPONSE
INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION & HEALTH SERVICES BUREAU
CENTER FOR HARM REDUCTION
CENTER FOR HIV & SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION INTEGRATION & CAPACITY
CENTER FOR HIV PREVENTION & HEALTH SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV SURVEILLANCE, EPIDEMIOLOGY, & EVALUATION
CENTER FOR MARYLAND AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE
CENTER FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION PREVENTION
CENTER FOR VIRAL HEPATITIS
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH BUREAU
OFFICE OF CHILDREN & YOUTH WITH SPECIFIC HEALTH CARE NEEDS (OCYSHCN)
Jamie L. Fraser, M.D., Chair (chosen by Council, 2-year term), 2024
Appointed by Senate President: Johnny Ray Salling
Appointed by House Speaker: Terri L. Hill, M.D.
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms: Michelle W. Smith, 2022; Sharon E. Dols, 2024; John J. McGing, 2024; Shannan DeLany Dixon, 2025; David E. Myles, M.D., 2025; Gerald V. Raymond, M.D., 2025; Robert Brosius, 2026; Jamie L. Fraser, M.D., 2026; Dominique A. Sessa, 2027.
Appointed by Secretary of Health as nonvoting members: Fizza Gulamali-Majid, Ph.D.; Robert A. Myers, Ph.D.; Stacy M. Taylor, J.D.; Johnna L. Watson, R.N.
EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Mara E. Clement; Marion Daly Helfrich; Thomas P. Horejes, Ph.D.; Jamie J. Perry, M.D. Terms expire 2025.
Usherla DeBerry, Ed. S.; Jennifer L. Bissett; Danielle M. Previ, Ph.D. Terms expire 2026.
OFFICE OF FAMILY & CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
OFFICE OF MARYLAND WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN FOOD PROGRAM
OFFICE OF SURVEILLANCE & QUALITY INITIATIVES
DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS
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POSTMORTEM EXAMINERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair: Sanford A. Stass, M.D., Dept. of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FIRE
Director: Stephanie Dean, M.D., Interim Chief Medical Examiner (410) 333-3250
ADMINISTRATIONADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FIRE
Staff: Interim Chief Medical Examiner (410) 333-3225; e-mail: info@ocmemd.org
Jennifer L. Aubert-Utz, Chair (chosen by Council, 1-year term), 2021
Marino diMarzo, 2021; Shannon Frattaroli, Ph.D., 2022; Ali B. Ishaque, Ph.D., 2022; Bruce R. DeForge, Ph.D., 2025; George A. Morgan, 2025; one vacancy.
Brittany Serbeck, Chief Investigator (410) 333-3250
e-mail: info@ocmemd.org
Thomas D. Brown, Administrator (410) 333-3250
e-mail: info@ocmemd.org
Pamela E. Southall, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for Autopsy Services (410) 333-3250
John Stash, D.O., Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for Statewide Services (410) 333-3250
Rebecca A. Jufer Phipps, Chief Toxicologist (410) 333-3250
(M00B0103, formerly M00A0103, M00P0301, 32.16.03)
FY2024 appropriation: $32,122,907; authorized positions: 254
Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D., Acting Executive Director (410) 402-8055; e-mail: nilesh.kalyanaraman@maryland.gov
Eric Bush, M.D., Medical Director (410) 402-8054; e-mail: eric.bush@maryland.gov
Mark Paugh, R.N., Chief Nurse (667) 210-9638; e-mail: mark.paugh@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/home.aspx
QUALITY INITIATIVES
Daniel Pettingill, Director (410) 402-8155
e-mail: daniel.pettingill@maryland.gov
Shaliek Maxwell-West, Director (410) 402-8241
e-mail: shaliek.maxwell-west@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 402-8101
AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES PROGRAM
Oksana Likhova, Manager (410) 402-8041
e-mail: oksana.likhova@maryland.gov
Paul J. Celli, Manager (410) 402-8022
e-mail: paul.celli@maryland.gov
Oksana Likhova, Manager (410) 402-8041
e-mail: oksana.likhova@maryland.gov
Heather Reed, Deputy Director (410) 402-8047
e-mail: heather.reed1@maryland.gov
Carol M. Fenderson, Deputy Director (410) 402-8047
e-mail: carolm.fenderson@maryland.gov
ASSISTED-LIVING PROGRAM
Temitope Okpebho, Manager (410) 402-8180
e-mail: temitope.okpebho@maryland.gov
ADULT MEDICAL DAYCARE
Crystal McKay, Coordinator (410) 402-8044; e-mail: crystal.mckay1@maryland.gov
Kelli Fox, Manager (410) 402-8089; e-mail: kelli.fox@maryland.gov
(M00F02)
FY2024 appropriation: $135,154,640; authorized positions: 14
Kimberly A. Hiner, Director (410) 767-2301; e-mail: kimberly.hiner@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director
web: https://pophealth.health.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
Tina Backe, Coordinator
e-mail: tina.backe@Maryland.gov
HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Vacant, Coordinator
MARYLAND LOAN ASSISTANCE REPAYMENT PROGRAM STAKEHOLDER WORKGROUP FOR NURSES AND NURSING SUPPORT STAFF
Staff: Sara A. Seitz (410) 767-4467; e-mail: sara.seitz@maryland.gov
Staff: Sara A. Seitz (410) 767-4467; e-mail: sara.seitz@maryland.gov
Helene Hornum, Manager
e-mail: helene.hornum1@maryland.gov
Elizabeth E. Vaidya, Director (410) 767-5695
e-mail: elizabeth.vaidya@maryland.gov
Jamie Perry, M.D., Director (410) 767-5590; e-mail: jamie.perry3@maryland.gov
MARYLAND STATE SCHOOL HEALTH COUNCIL
Staff: Jamie Perry, M.D. (410) 767-5590; e-mail: jamie.perry3@maryland.gov
Sara A. Seitz, Director (410) 767-4467
e-mail: sara.seitz@maryland.gov
(M00F06)
FY2021 appropriation: $14,885,088; authorized positions: 26
Sara Barra, Director; e-mail: sara.barra@maryland.gov
Richard Turcotte, Deputy Director (443) 938-1855 e-mail: richard.turcot@maryland.gov
Alex Nemeth, Chief of Staff (443) 438-0651; e-mail; alex.nemeth@maryland.gov
24/7 Duty Officer: (443) 934-3102
web: https://preparedness.health.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx
BIOSURVEILLANCE
Kurt Seetoo, Section Chief 443-934-1414; e-mail: kurt.seetoo@maryland.gov
Albert J. Romanosky, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director/Advisor (410) 767-5765; e-mail: al.romanosky@maryland.gov
Mike Shaw, Section Chief 443-934-1495
e-mail: william.shaw1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Section Chief
Torrance Hubbard, Section Chief 443-690-6680
email: torrance.hubbard1@maryland.gov
Paul Duray, Section Chief 443-827-5724
e-mail: paul.duray@maryland.gov
MARYLAND RESPONDS MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
Karen Hopper, Coordinator 443-934-5849
e-mail: karen.hopper1@maryland.gov
Meredith Springsteen, Section Chief 443-615-4887
e-mail: meredith.springsteen1@maryland.gov
Ana C. Lazarides, Acting Director (410) 764-2890; e-mail: ana.lazarides@maryland.gov
Sandra A. (Sandy) Yankosky, Acting Director (410) 764-2890; e-mail: sandra.yankosky@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oper/Pages/Home.aspx
OFFICE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATION
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Sandra A. Yankosky, Manager (443) 540-9124
e-mail: sandra.yankoski@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ocsa/Pages/home.ASPX
Olivia A. James, Chief (410) 764-2497
e-mail: olivia.james@maryland.gov
Lisa J. Guy, Enforcement Chief (667) 764-2893910-8810
e-mail: lisaj.guy@maryland.gov
LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION
(M00J02, formerly 32.10.02)
FY2024 appropriation: $52,782,313; authorized positions: 207
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Director (443) 681-3800
e-mail: robert.myers-phd@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/laboratories/Pages/home.aspx
LABORATORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: https://health.maryland.gov/laboratories/lac/Pages/Home.aspx
Vacancy, Chair
Barbara Caldwell; Charles K. Cooper, M.D.; Piyush K. Patel, M.D.; Gattu P. Rao, M.D.; Yahia M. Tagouri, M.D.; two vacancies. Terms expire 2023.
Amy Armitage, Chief (443) 681-3787
e-mail: amy.armitage@maryland.gov
Rodney E. Hargraves, Deputy Director (443) 681-3802
e-mail: rodney.hargraves@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
Barikisu Bako, Fiscal Administrator (443) 681-3810
e-mail: barikisu.bako2@maryland.gov
Ruiwu Tao, Chief (443) 681-3780
e-mail: ruiwu.tao2@maryland.gov
Shannon Lowe, Chief (443) 681-3820
e-mail: shannon.lowe@maryland.gov
Heather L. Peters, Chief (443) 681-3791
e-mail: heather.peters@maryland.gov
Rachel V. Michael, Safety & Security Officer & Training Coordinator (443) 681-3792; e-mail: rachel.michael@maryland.gov
Renee E. Scurry, Administrator (443) 681-3805
e-mail: renee.scurry@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (443) 681-3851
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Sinisa Urban, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3852
e-mail: sinisa.urban@maryland.gov
David J. Torpey III, Sc.D., Chief (443) 681-3951
e-mail: david.torpey@maryland.gov
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3800
e-mail: robert.myers-phd@maryland.gov
M. Christine Dorley, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3900
e-mail: mary.dorley@maryland.gov
Heather J. Goux, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3930
e-mail: heatherj.goux@maryland.gov
REGIONAL LABORATORIES
EASTERN SHORE REGIONAL LABORATORY (Salisbury)
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3800; e-mail: robert.myers-phd@maryland.gov
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Chief (443) 681-3800; e-mail: robert.myers-phd@maryland.govPREVENTION & HEALTH PROMOTION ADMINISTRATION
(M00F03, sub-sections of M00F0301 and M00F0304, 32.06.03)
FY2024 appropriation: $588,218,124; authorized positions: 460
Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-6728; e-mail: elizabeth.kromm@maryland.gov
Courtney G. McFadden, Deputy Director (410) 767-5596; e-mail: courtney.mcfadden@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Pages/home.aspx
Carrie Durham, Chief of Staff (410) 767-9740; e-mail: carrie.durham@maryland.gov
Sohail Qarni, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-6728; e-mail: sohail.qarni@maryland.gov
Sherida Studwood, Operations Director (410) 767-0750; e-mail: sherida.studwood@maryland.gov
Jody A. Sheely, Office of Support Services Director (410) 767-0750; e-mail: jody.sheely@maryland.gov
CANCER & CHRONIC DISEASE BUREAU
Pamela R. Williams, Director (410) 767-6728; e-mail: pamelar.williams@maryland.gov
Susannah Beckerman, Deputy Director (410) 767-0816; e-mail: susannah.beckerman@maryland.gov
web: https://test-health.maryland.gov/phpa/pages/cancer_chronic.aspx
CENTER FOR CANCER PREVENTION & CONTROL
Ken Lin Tai, M.D., Director & Medical Director (410) 767-0824; e-mail: kenlin.tai@maryland.gov
Erica Smith, Deputy Director (410) 767-5088; e-mail: erica.smith@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/cancer/pages/home.aspx
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
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEALTH & WELLNESS
Staff: Kristi G. Pier (410) 767-6722; e-mail: kristi.pier@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ccdpc/wellness-council/pages/default.aspx
Dana T. Moncrief, Director (410) 767-5316
e-mail: dana.moncrief@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/ohpetup/pages/tob_home.aspx
Debony R. Hughes, Director (410) 767-5300
e-mail: dhmh.oralhealth@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oralhealth/pages/home.aspx
Carol Manning, Director (410) 767-5000
e-mail: carol.manning@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/familyplanning/pages/kidneydisease.aspx
Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., Director (410) 767-7438; e-mail: cliff.mitchell@maryland.gov
Subha Chandar, Deputy Director (410) 767-5303; e-mail: subha.chandar@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/OEHFP/Pages/environmental.aspx
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, OCCUPATIONAL, & INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGY
Georgette Lavetsky, Chief (410) 767-5056
e-mail: georgette.lavetsky@maryland.gov
Brian Flynn, Acting Chief (410) 767-8424
e-mail: brian.flynn@maryland.gov
Patricia Vauls, Director (410) 767-8440
e-mail: patricia.vauls@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oehfp/ofpchs/pages/home.aspx
CENTER FOR FACILITY & PROCESS REVIEW
Kim Burns, Chief (410) 767-8407; e-mail: kim.burns@maryland.gov
Kyle Shannon, Chief (410) 767-8660; e-mail: kyle.shannon@maryland.gov
Robin A. Brown, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-8451; e-mail: robin.henderson@maryland.gov
CHILD NUTRITION & FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS
Robin A. Brown, Ph.D., Supervisor (410) 767-8451; e-mail: robin.henderson@maryland.gov
Stephanie J. Rowles, Chief (410) 767-8403; fax: (410 333-8926; e-mail: stephanie.rowles@maryland.gov
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL OFFICE
(301) 791-4779
Joyce Dantzler, Chief (410) 767-8423
e-mail: joyce.dantzler@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OEHFP/EH/Pages/Healthy-Homes.aspx
YOUTH CAMP SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Tylvia E. Koromah (410) 767-8417; e-mail: tylvia.koromah@maryland.gov
Allison Abbondante, Co-Chair (chosen by Council in Sept., 2-year term), 2025
Virgil Boysaw, Jr., Co-Chair (chosen by Council in Sept., 2-year term), 2025
LaPortia Barrows, 2023; Melita R. Bell, 2023; Cassandra W. Casey, 2023; Andrea C. Drenner-Hanley, 2024; Anne Irwin, 2024; Matthew A. Lewis, 2024; Meena Suri, 2024; Ramona L. Riley-Bozier, 2026; one vacancy.
David S. B. Blythe, M.D., Director (410) 767-6685, (410) 767-5655; e-mail: david.blythe@maryland.gov
Ruth J. Thompson, Deputy Director (410) 767-6699; e-mail: ruth.thompson@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/pages/infectious-disease.aspx
EMERGING INFECTIONS PROGRAM
Patricia A. Ryan, Chief (410) 767-6784; e-mail: patricia.ryan@maryland.gov
Dipti D. Shah, Chief & State Refugee Health Coordinator (410) 767-6664
e-mail: dipti.shah@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oidpcs/oih/pages/home.aspx
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-6628
VACCINES FOR CHILDREN DIVISION
Victoria McIntyre, Chief (410) 767-6674; e-mail: victoria.mcintyre@maryland.gov
Monique M. Duwell, M.D., Chief (410) 767-8816
e-mail: monique.duwell@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/CIDSOR/pages/Home.aspx
DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE SURVEILLANCE
Judie Hyun, Chief (410) 767-6701; e-mail: judie.hyun@maryland.gov
Brian D. Bachaus, Chief (410) 767-5776; e-mail: brian.bachaus@maryland.gov
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
David A. Crum, D.V.M., State Public Health Veterinarian (410) 767-6703
e-mail: david.crum@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oideor/czvbd/pages/home.aspx
Elizabeth Manachery, M.D., Chief (410) 767-7395
e-mail: elizabeth.manachery@maryland.gov
Peter G. DeMartino, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-5080; e-mail: peter.demartino@maryland.gov
Dennis Rivera, Deputy Director (410) 767-5260; e-mail: dennis.rivera@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDPCS/CHP/pages/Home.aspx
(410) 333-AIDS (AIDS hotline); 1-800-638-6252 (toll free); (410) 945-AIDS (AIDS hotline, Baltimore); tdd: 1-800-553-3140
OFFICE OF FAITH-BASED & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Carmi L. Washington-Flood, Chief (410) 767-3602; e-mail: carmi.washington-flood@maryland.gov
Kyle Kenny, Acting Chief ((410) 767-1848
e-mail: kyle.kenny@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5290
Bruno Benavides, Chief (410) 767-5111
e-mail: bruno.benavides@maryland.gov
Colin P. Flynn, Chief (410) 767-5061
e-mail: colin.flynn@maryland.gov
Misty Carney, Chief (410) 767-5672; e-mail: misty.carney@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDPCS/Pages/MADAP.aspx
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
Tolu Arowolo, Chief (410) 767-4661
e-mail: shelly.chootolu.arowolo@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDPCS/AVHPP/pages/Home.aspx
Shelly S. Choo, M.D., Director (410) 767-5596
e-mail: shelly.choo@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/pages/mch.aspx
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
Benjamin Wormser, M.D., Medical Director (410) 767-6748
e-mail: benjamin.wormser@maryland.gov
Lauren Whiteman, Director (410) 767-5642; e-mail: lauren.whiteman@maryland.gov
Stacy Taylor, Deputy Director (410) 767-6801; e-mail: stacy.taylor@maryland.gov
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEREDITARY & CONGENITAL DISORDERS
Staff: Johnna L. Watson, R.N. (443) 681-3916; e-mail: johnna.watson@maryland.gov
Tameka Thomas, Manager (410) 767-6737; 1-800-633-1316 (toll free)
e-mail: tameka.thomas1@maryland.gov
EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Stacy Taylor, J.D. (443) 977-0433; e-mail: stacy.taylor@maryland.gov
Patricia J. Muldowney, Chair (chosen by Council), 2026
Margaret Hargrove; Emily Kelleher; Robyn Miller, Au.D.; Jonathan Walsh, M.D., Terms expire 2024.
Samantha Ritter, Director (410) 767-1454
e-mail: samantha.ritter@maryland.gov
Jennifer L. Wilson, Director (410) 767-5242
e-mail: jennifer.wilson@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/wic/pages/home.aspx
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6805
e-mail: alena.troxel@maryland.gov
VITAL STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION
Monique E. Wilson, Dr.P.H., Director (410) 764-3875
e-mail: monique.wilson@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/home.aspx
DIVISION OF HEALTH STATISTICS
Monique E. Wilson, Deputy Director for Data (410) 764-4677
e-mail: monique.wilson@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/pages/reports.aspx
Crystal D. Weaver, Deputy Director & State Registrar for Vital Records
(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: crystal.weaver2@maryland.gov
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