Topic: Jonathan Fielding
Quotes
Every death is regrettable, but given the number of H1N1 cases in Los Angeles, identifying the new H1N1 strain in someone who passed away with severe respiratory disease is not unexpected
Two with swine flu die in California Jun 01, 2009
I don't think we have the degree of cooperation that we would like in cases like this
Health official: Porn actress has HIV Jun 11, 2009
Action by the FDA and others is urgently needed to prevent unnecessary deaths and illnesses due to excessive salt in our diet
Fed action urged to cut food salt levels Aug 25, 2008
In order to be prepared to respond to a smallpox case or outbreak, it is critical that we have public health and medical response teams pre-vaccinated
L.A. needs initial 20,000 smallpox shots Dec 03, 2002
I don't think we have the degree of cooperation that we would like in cases like this
Health official: Porn actress has HIV Jun 11, 2009
Jonathan E. Fielding M.D., M.P.H., M.A., M.B.A. is the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and is the Health Officer for Los Angeles County. In his position of Director Dr. Fielding oversees public health activities, including those for environmental health, disease control, health education, health assessment, and chronic diseases.
As Director of one of the largest health departments in the United States, Dr. Fielding has led efforts to developed plans to deal with emergencies related to bioterrorism, pandemic flu, and other emerging diseases and conditions. He also has called attention to the underlying health determinants: the physical and social environments in which we live. Dr. Fielding also serves as Commissioner and vice-chair of the First 5 L.A. Commission, whose aims are to improve health and development of children 5 years of age and under.
Dr. Fielding's salary as Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is $309,494.
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