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About the Health Department
Our Work
The Detroit Health Department has been providing important public health services to Detroiters for over 100 years. Under the leadership of Denise Fair Razo, MBA, MPH, FACHE, the Health Department’s mission is to foster collaborative efforts that protect and promote public health, equity, safety and well-being.
Mission - Address public and population health priorities of Detroiters
Vision - We envision healthy communities where every Detroiter has the opportunity to thrive
Values - Quality Service, Respect, Transparency and Accountability
Our Leadership
Denise Fair Razo, MBA, MPH, FACHE
Chief Public Health Officer
Christina Floyd, MPH
Deputy Director of Public Health
Keith Hudson, MBA
Director of Administrative Operations
Dr. Robert Dunne
Acting Medical Director
Dr. Iris Taylor, PhD
Director of Nursing
Barb Roethler, BA
Director of Marketing and Communications
Dr. Randy E. David, PhD
Chief of Epidemiology
Yolanda R. Hill-Ashford, LLMSW
Director of Public Health Programs