The Committee on Health is responsible for matters concerning health, mental health and environmental health, including the regulation of health occupations and professions, and health care inspectors.
Agencies that fall under this Committee
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Department of Health
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Department of Mental Health
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Department of Health Care Finance
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Board of Chiropractic
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Board of Dentistry
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Board of Dietetics and Nutrition
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Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
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Board of Massage Therapy
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Board of Medicine
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Board of Nursing
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Board of Nursing Home Administration
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Board of Occupational Therapy
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Board of Optometry
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Board of Pharmacy
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Board of Physical Therapy
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Board of Podiatry
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Board of Professional Counseling
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Board of Psychology
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Board of Respiratory Care
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Board of Veterinary Examiner
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Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Committee Goals
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Expand school-based health and mental health services
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Reduce the prevalence of cancer and other chronic diseases
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Increase the quality and availability of primary care and mental health services in the District
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Enhance HIV/AIDS prevention, primary care and support services
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Enhance substance abuse prevention and outreach services
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Strengthen health care infrastructure
Committee Chairperson: David A. Catania
Committee Clerk: Jordan Hutchinson
Committee Members: Yvette Alexander, Mary Cheh, Tommy Wells, Marion Barry
Committee Contact Information
Office: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 115, Washington, DC 20004
Tel: (202) 724-8170
Fax: (202) 724-4722
Key Staff
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Jordan Hutchinson
Committee Clerk
(202) 724-8170
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Jennifer Barry
Staff Assistant
(202) 724-8170
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Committee Meetings
The Committee shall hold regular meetings at 2:00 p.m. on the Fourth Wednesday of each month except during periods of council recession and legal holidays.
Upcoming Committee on Health meeting dates:
- January 28, 2009
- February 25, 2009
- March 25, 2009
- April 22, 2009
- May 27, 2009
- June 24, 2009
- September 23, 2009
- October 28, 2009
- November 25, 2009
- December 23, 2009
Upcoming Committee Hearings and Roundtables
How to request a copy of Legislation
To request a copy of legislation you must complete a Legislative Information Request Form. The forms can also be obtained by contacting the Legislative Services Division at 1350 Pennsylvania, NW, Suite 10 Washington DC 20004 or by calling 202-724-8050 .
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