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Environmental Health
Welcome
There have never been more interesting and exciting times in the field of environmental
health than today. There is not a day that goes by in which you cannot pick up a newspaper
and find an article pertaining to environmental health. The emergence and re-emergence of
infectious diseases such as E. Coli 0157:H7, Hantavirus, Rabies, Cryptosporidium and Cholera
are splashed on the front pages of publications worldwide. Drug resistant strains of bacteria
and links between simple foodborne illnesses, and more debilitating diseases continue to
cause concerns among environmental health professionals. Outbreaks and epidemics are
being associated with foods such as fruits, bean sprouts and prepared foods, which were once
considered “safe”. Reports on radon, asbestos, indoor air quality and other environmental
pollutants are published faster than they can be read. The threat of bioterrorism is no longer
fictional and has forced public health agencies to prepare for such an event.
It is clear that the role of environmental health is more important than ever. Protecting the
public from epidemics, safeguarding the food and water supplies, and extending and improving
the quality of life are goals the division works towards every day.
Contact Us
Currently, the Environmental Health Specialists are in the office Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Other times during the day, they are
in the field conducting inspections. The division's Administrative Assistant can be reached daily
between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The Division of Environmental Health staff may be reached at 624-6466.
Philip Alexakos, MPH, REHS Chief of Environmental Halth and Emergency Response - Ext. 307
Aaron Krycki, BS, REHS, Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Ext. 309
Michelle Callahan, BS, Environmental Health Specialist I - Ext. 308
Karen Sutkus, BS, Environmental Health Specialist I - Ext. 306
Pauline Dumais, Administrative Assistant - Ext. 311
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