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
  • Melissa Riddy, Inova Health System Representative
  • Michael C. Trahos, MD, Practicing Physician Representative
  • Richard Merritt, Non-Health Professional Citizen Member
  • Jeanann Mayhan, Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Steering Committee Representative
  • Sylvia Jones, Health Professional Citizen Member
  • Anita McClendon, Non-Health Professional Citizen Member
  • Michele Walz, Representative of the Community Service Board
  • Alexander Long, Non-Health Professional Citizen Member
  • David Bowen, Non-Health Professional Citizen Member
  • Cassandra Walter, Health Professional Citizen Member
  • Holly Jackson, ACPS 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.

2024 Announcements, Agendas, and Minutes

January 18, 2024- Regular Meeting- Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive and Zoom.- Minutes  Meeting Recording

February 15, 2024 -   Regular Meeting- Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive and Zoom. - Minutes-  Meeting Recording

March 21, 2024- Regular Meeting- Virtual via Zoom. - Minutes- Meeting Recording

April 18, 2024-  Regular Meeting - Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive and Zoom. - Minutes- Meeting Recording

May 16, 2023- Regular Meeting- Virtual Via Zoom. Minutes - Meeting Recording

June 20, 2024- Regular Meeting- Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive and Zoom - Meeting Recording

July 18, 2024- Regular Meeting- Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive and Zoom. Meeting Recording

August 15, 2024Regular Meeting Virtual via Zoom. Minutes -Meeting Recording

September 19, 2024 Regular Meeting- Hybrid 4850 Mark Center Drive and Zoom: Meeting Recording

October 17, 2024  CANCELED

November 21, 2024- Regular Meeting- Hybrid at 4850 Mark Center Drive and Zoom Meeting Recording

December 19, 2024

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