Laura Herrera, M.D., Co-Chair (chosen by Governor)
James E. Lett II, M.D., Co-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Appointed by Governor: Suzanne Carbone; Ernestine Jones Jolivet; Karin Mueck Lakin; Rev. Herbert K. Lodder; William E. Mansbach, Ph.D.; Joseph A. Nido; Chiadi U. Onyike, M.D.; Andres Salazar, M.D.; Marianne Shaughnessy, Ph.D. Terms expire 2012.
Appointed by Senate President: Verna L. Jones-Rodwell; Delores G. Kelley; Roger Manno.
Appointed by House Speaker: Bonnie L. Cullison; Susan K. McComas; Shawn Z. Tarrant.
Designated by Maryland Alzheimer's Association: Mary C. (Cass) Naugle; Jeffrey H. Scherr.
Ex officio: Gloria G. Lawlah, Secretary of Aging; Laura Herrera, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene.
Staff: Gwendolyn Winston
c/o Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
Bland Bryant Building, Spring Grove Hospital Center, Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 402-8008
e-mail: gwinston@dhmh.state.md.us
The Commission is to inform the Governor, the executive departments, and the General Assembly on sources of data concerning Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and on coordinating resources to assist afflicted individuals and their families. Further, the Commission is to increase public awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, including health care decision making and options through the stages of the disease, particularly in minority and underserved communities.
By July 15, 2012, the Commission is to submit to the Governor a comprehensive evaluation of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in the State, with recommendations on how Maryland can meet the needs of persons with Alzheimer's, their families, and their caregivers.
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