US EditionDr. Dean Burke Appointed as New Commissioner of Georgia's Department of Community Health
GEORGIA, JUL 7 – Dr. Dean Burke brings 27 years of rural medical practice and healthcare policy expertise to lead the Georgia Department of Community Health starting August 1, succeeding Russel Carlson.
- On Monday in Atlanta, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Dr. Dean Burke will assume the role of commissioner for Georgia's Department of Community Health starting August 1.
- The appointment comes as Commissioner Russel Carlson steps down to pursue opportunities outside of the public sector, after his leadership in launching Georgia Pathways to Coverage.
- Burke has 27 years of experience practicing obstetrics and gynecology in rural areas, previously served as a state senator for District 11, and currently holds a senior medical leadership position at the Department of Community Health.
- Governor Kemp stated that Burke’s comprehensive experience in medicine and healthcare policy makes him especially well-suited to lead the agency during this critical period.
- Burke’s appointment suggests continuity in healthcare leadership for Georgia, with expectations he will maintain commitment to improving care and public service.
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Former south Georgia lawmaker Dean Burke appointed to lead DCH
Georgia’s Department of Community Health is a state agency tasked with regulating health care facilities across the state and overseeing programs like Medicaid, PeachCare and the State Health Benefit Plan. Getty ImagesDean Burke, a doctor and former state lawmaker, has been chosen to lead Georgia’s Department of Community Health, a state agency tasked with regulating health care facilities across the state and overseeing programs like Medicaid, …
Meet Georgia's New Chief Of Community Health
Gov. Brian Kemp named Dr. Dean Burke Monday commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health. Burke, 67, a former state senator now serving as the state agency’s chief medical officer, will take up his new role on Aug. 1. Before serving in the Georgia Senate for a decade representing a district in Southwest Georgia, […] The post Meet Georgia’s New Chief of Community Health appeared first on The Georgia Sun.
Gov. Kemp names Dr. Dean Burke as incoming DCH Commissioner - Americus Times-Recorder
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced he will appoint Dr. Dean Burke to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, effective August 1, following current Commissioner Russel Carlson’s announcement that he has accepted a position in the private sector.“Marty, the girls, and I want to thank Dr. Burke for continuing his service to the people of our state in this new leadership position,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “Given his extens…
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World NewsFormer Georgia senator appointed to head state health agency
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp named Dr. Dean Burke Monday commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). Burke, 67, a former state senator now serving as the state agency’s chief medical officer, will take up his new role…
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