Public Health Advisory Commission

On May 12, 1981, the Alexandria City Council passed an ordinance to create the Public Health Advisory Commission (PHAC). The PHAC's functions, powers and duties are to advise and support the City and City Council by evaluating and advising on all health matters and on the priority of public health needs in the City.

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Introduction

The PHAC consists of 16 members, including three citizen members who are health professionals, five citizen members who are non-health professionals, one physician practicing in the City, one dentist practicing in the City, one representative from the Alexandria Community Services Board, one representative from the Inova Alexandria Hospital, one representative from the Neighborhood Health Board of Directors, one representative from the City's Fire Department, one representative from the Alexandria City School Board and one representative from the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Steering Committee. The Commission is supported by the Alexandria Health Department.  

List of Members

  • Jerome Cordts (Chair), Non-Health Professional
  • Lisa Chimento (Vice-Chair), Neighborhood Health Board Representative
  • Patricia Rodgers, Health Professional Citizen Member
  • Andrew Romero, Non-Health Professional
  • Melissa Riddy, INOVA Alexandria Hospital Representative
  • Jessica Hill, Practicing Dentist Representative
  • Michael C. Trahos, MD, Practicing Physician Representative
  • Richard Merritt, Non-Health Professional
  • Jeanann Mayhan, Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Steering Committee Representative
  • Sylvia Jones, Health Professional Citizen Member
  • Anita McClendon, Non-Health Professional
  • Robin Wallin, Alexandria City Public Schools Representative

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Commission, visit alexandriava.gov/Boards for more information.

Archive Minutes

Copies of meeting minutes and agendas are available for review at 4850 Mark Center Drive. Call 703.746.4956 to request more information.

2023 Announcements, Agendas, and Minutes

January 19, 2023 - Regular Meeting- Held hybrid at 4480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, 4th Floor and electronically via Zoom. Meeting Recording 

February 16, 2023 - Fully Virtual Via Zoom: Meeting Recording

April 17,2023 - Regular Meeting- Held Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311 3rd floor.

May 18, 2023  Regular meeting- Held Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 3rd Floor.  Meeting Recording

June 15, 2023  Regular meeting- Held Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 3rd Floor.  Meeting Recording

July 20, 2023  Regular meeting- Held Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 3rd Floor. Meeting Recording

August 17, 2023 Regular meeting- Held Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 3rd Floor.

September 21, 2023 - VIRTUAL Meeting ONLY- Meeting Registration

October 16, 2023 - Hybrid via Zoom and 4850 Mark Center Drive 3rd Floor. 

November 14, 2023 - No Regular Meeting- Flora K. Casey Award Ceremony- City Hall 301 King Street

December 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting- VIRTUAL Meeting ONLY Meeting Registration

 

Flora K. Casey Public Health Award

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Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award

The Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award was created in 1992. It is awarded to an individual or organization for outstanding efforts towards public health in Alexandria. The award is bestowed by the Alexandria Health Department and the City of Alexandria's Public Health Advisory Commission.

Staff Liaison Contact

Casey Colzani, Alexandria Health Department, 703.746.4956, casey.colzani@vdh.virginia.gov