Health Advisory Council

Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option
Print


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

***

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

June 9, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

           Township Administration Building

2nd Floor Caucus Room or Via Zoom:

Contact Lori Jennings by Noon, Monday, June 9, 2025

 to receive the link: ljennings@lowermerion.org

 

Chair:                         Janet Fleetwood, PhD, MPH Chair

 

Members:                    Michael Braffman, MD, FACP

                                         Eddy Bresnitz, MD, MS

                                        Robin Davison, JD, MPH

                                        Kara Fraiman, DMD

                                        Michael Harhay, PhD, MPH

                                        William Leopold, MSSA, MBA

                                        Hillary C.M. Nelson, PhD, MPH

 

Staff:                          Lori Jennings, Public Information Officer

                                     Commissioner Louis Rossman, DMD.,L.M. Health Committee Chair

                                     Sheree Roberts, Health/Zoning Inspector

 

AGENDA

Time

Topic

Objectives

Owner

7:00-7:05

Introductions and welcome, minutes

Welcome. Review & approve May minutes

  • Janet/All

7:05-7:20

AED Project Presentation

Discuss outcomes & impact of LM project, Awards

  • Robin / LM High School Students

7:20-7:45

Review of Montgomery County 2024 Health Assessment (Link Below)

Review key elements and discuss possible focus on lead for coming year (volunteers for summer groundwork?)

  • All

7:45-7:55

Review HAC website and educational materials

Vaccine endorsement letter/Vaccine resources (MB)(EB)

Mental health resources (WL)

Food insecurity resources (JF)

Dental health resources (KF)

Vehicle safety (MB)

Others?

  • All

7:55-7:58

Update on Traffic Safety

Publicity of Car Fit schedule, elder driving skills courses, adult children’s strategies for license review of potentially impaired older adults,

Who will attend the car fit sessions?

  • Michael, Eddy, Bill

7:58-8:00

Public comment

 

  • Any

8:00

Other Business & Adjourn

 

  • All

 

Link to Montco 2024 Community Health Assessment: 2024 Community Health Assessment

 

Return to full list >>