Health Advisory Council

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APPOINTED HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
(4 YEARS)
TERM EXPIRES
4/2023 Janet Fleetwood, PHD, MPH - Chair  1/2028
 1/2012 HiIlary C.M. Nelson, PhD,MPH  1/2028
6/2009 Eddy A. Bresnitz, MD, MS
1/2027
4/2018 William Leopold, MSSA, MBA
4/2026

Vacant
9/2020 Michael Braffman, MD, F.A.C.P. 9/2028
 11/2024 Kara Fraiman, DMD 11/2028 
     
     

Alternate - Michael Harhay
 N/A
  Alternate - Robin Lorell  N/A
     
  Lori Jennings, Public Information Officer  
  Sheree Roberts, Health/Zoning Officer  

Description of requirements for this council

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The Health Advisory Council recommends plans and programs to the Board of Commissioners for the protection of the public health of the residents of the Township of Lower Merion and advise the appropriate boards, agencies and officials of the township concerning matters of public health.

Membership: shall be composed of not more than seven and not fewer than five residents of the Township of Lower Merion.

Term of Office: Four years.

Meeting Time and Place: Meetings shall occur on the 1st Monday each month at 7:00 PM in the Township Administration Building.

Department Liaison: Public Information Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Health Advisory Council shall recommend plans and programs to the Board of Commissioners for the protection of the public health of the residents of the Township of Lower Merion and advise the appropriate boards, agencies and officials of the township concerning matters of public health.

Established by: Code of the Township of Lower Merion Ordinance No. 3768 on January 18, 2006.

Health Advisory Council

Township of Lower Merion

HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Monday, October 2nd, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Township Administration Building

2nd Floor Caucus Room or Via Zoom:

Contact Lori Jennings by Noon Monday, October 2nd, 2023

 to receive the link: ljennings@lowermerion.org

 

Chair:                                Simon Trowell, Chair

Members:                   Michael Braffman, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Eddy Bresnitz, M.D., M.S

William Leopold, MSSA, MBA

Hillary C.M. Nelson, PhD, MPH

                                Louis Rossman, DMD                           

Alternate Members:     Elizabeth Lavelle, MBA, RN

                                Janet Fleetwood, PhD, MPH

Staff:                                 Commissioner David F. McComb, Health Committee Chair

                                Sheree Roberts, Health/Zoning Inspector

Lori Jennings, Public Information Officer

AGENDA

Time

Topic

Objectives

Owner

07.00-07.05

Introductions and welcome

Review and approval of June 5th, 2023 meeting minutes

Simon

07.05-07.20

Focus for the Coming Year

  • Discuss and align on a theme for the HAC focus for the 2023/24 year ahead

 

Simon/All

07.20-07.30

Next “Health Matters” session

  • Discuss and agree a topic for the next “Health Matters” webinar
  • Identify a potential date and guest speaker(s)

Simon/All

07.30-07.35

Fall Vaccinations

  • Identify if there are any specific actions for the HAC regarding influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Synctial Virus vaccinations

Simon/All

07.35-07.40

Dental Program Update

  • Update on latest progress

 

Louis

07.40-07.45

Mental Health First Aid Training

  • Awareness of plans for a session on November 4th at ElderNet
  • Determine if there are any specific actions for the HAC to support/promote/ participate

David

07.45-07.55

Public Comment and response (if applicable)

 

Guest(s)

07.55-08.00

Any Other Business

  • Assess interest in a LMHAC social gathering around the holiday season
  • Date of next HAC meeting: November 6th, 2023

Simon/All

 

 

 

 

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