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Public Health Council
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
To advise the commissioner of public health and to perform other duties as required by law.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 6Meeting Information
As scheduled. See dockets.Compensation
$100/day when meeting, plus travel expenses.Legal Authority
Board Members
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Bernstein | Private Med School | Governor | April 2, 2025 |
| Dr. Monica Bharel | EXO Commissioner of Public Health, Chair | Ex Officio | No set end date |
| Ms. Lisette Blondet-Serfaty | Mass Community Health Worker Network | Governor | April 18, 2019 |
| Secretary Alice Bonner | EXO Secretary of Elder Affairs | Ex Officio | April 2, 2019 |
| Kathleen Carey Ph.D. | MA Coalition for Prevention of Medical Errors | Governor | August 27, 2019 |
| Mr. Harold Cox | Non-Public School of Public Health | Governor | April 20, 2019 |
| Alba Cruz-Davis Ph.D. MPH | Health Care for All | Governor | April 2, 2025 |
| Mr. John Cunningham | UMass Public Health | Governor | April 29, 2019 |
| Dr. Michele David | Health Services Provider - Primary Care | Governor | April 2, 2019 |
| Keith Hovan | Health Services Provider - Acute Care | Governor | April 2, 2025 |
| Mr. Claude A. Jacob | Mass Public Health Assoc. | Governor | April 2, 2025 |
| Dr. Michael D. Kneeland | UMass Medical | Governor | April 18, 2019 |
| Ms. Joanna L. Lambert | Health Services Provider - Community/Home-Based | Governor | August 18, 2025 |
| Ms. Mary K. Moscato | Health Services Provider - Long-Term Care | Governor | April 2, 2026 |
| Secretary Francisco Urena | EXO Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ex Officio | - |