grants to investigate such issues. In addition, the
Center communicates with national data bases of
scientific literature in toxicology chemistry epide-
miology, and related scientific disciplines; collabo-
rates with agencies, such as the National Bureau of
Standards, that are involved in programs related to
health effects of fire; and promotes interest in fire-
related issues at educational institutions in Mary-
land (Code Health—General Article, secs. 18-701
through 18-711).

ADVISOBT COUNCIL TO THE CENTER FOR THE
STUDT OF HEALTH EFFECTS OF FIRE

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental
Hygiene with Senate advice & consent: not yet
appointed

The Advisory Council reviews the work of the
Center for the Study of Health Effects of Fire. The
Council also advises the Center's Director concern-
ing the scientific evaluation of information collected
by the Center and helps the Center set research
priorities.

The Council consists of seven members ap-
pointed to five-year terms by the Secretary of
Health and Mental Hygiene with Senate advice and
consent (Code Health—General Article, secs. 18-
706 through 18-710).

DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

Mack Bonner, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., Deputy Secretary

201 W Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-6540

The Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services
is responsible for Health Program Support Units
and seven Administrations: Local Health; AIDS;
Mental Hygiene; Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Com-
munity Health Surveillance; Family Health; and
Developmental Disabilities.

The Deputy Secretary coordinates the develop-
ment and implementation of policies, procedures,
regulations, and standards to assure delivery of
health services. The Deputy Secretary develops and
promotes collaborative working relationships
among the agencies and programs under the Dep-
uty Secretary as well as with other units within the
Department. Twenty-four local health departments
report direcdy to the Deputy Secretary.

OFFICE OF HEALTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

John Bland, Director 225-6541

Under the Deputy Secretary for Public Health
Services are Health Program Support Units for

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Central Commitment, Children and Adolescents,
Cooperative Agreements, Dental Services, Educa-
tion, Manpower Management, Nursing, and Pa-
tient Advocacy

CENTRAL COMMITMENT UNIT

Robert Stevens, Director 225-6584

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS UNIT

Desi Sapounakis, Director 225-6275
The Unit coordinates and makes decisions con-
cerning all Department programs that affect chil-
dren and youth.

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT UNIT
Jonathan Foley, Director 225-6811
The Unit recruits physicians for areas that need
medical help.

DENTIST UNIT
Michael Easley, Director 225-6782
The Dentist Unit serves a statewide advocacy
role for dental programs, provides consultation,
and implements fluoridarJon programs.

EDUCATION UNIT

Avrum Shavrick, Director 225-6789
MANPOWER MANAGEMENT UNIT

Stanley Weinstein, Director 225-6616
The Unit conducts special studies related to
manpower needs.

NURSING UNIT

Geraldine Mendeteon, Acting Director 225-6977
The Nursing Unit serves an advocacy role for
nursing, prepares salary documents, and maintains
nursing standards.

PATIENT ADVOCATE UNIT

Carolyn Bell, Director 225-6888

LOCAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Ruth H. Singer, M.D., Director

201 W Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-5300

The Local Health Administration ensures that
basic public health services are provided in all parts
of the State. These services arc pruvided in each
county and in Baltimore City through local health
departments under rhe direction of a local health
officer. The health officer is joindy appointed by the
Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and the
local governing body Each local health department
administers and enforces State and local healdi laws
and regulations in its jurisdiction. Programs meet
the public health needs of the community and
provide services not offered by the private sector.