Board of Health

 

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Board of Health determines the long-range planning and sets goals for the future direction of the health department. The board ensures that policies and goals are carried out by LFCHD staff.

About the Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health

Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Board of Health determines the long-range planning and sets goals for the future direction of the health department. The board ensures that policies and goals are carried out by LFCHD staff. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is overseen by the Commissioner of Health, who reports to the Board of Health. 

Current Members (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)

Kacy Allen-Bryant, RN, MSN, MPH (Mayor’s Designee)
Lee Dossett, MD
Hartley C. Feld, PhD, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC
Maria de Lourdes Gomez, DrPH, MPH
Linda Gorton, Mayor
Gregory Hood, MD, MACP, FRCP
Majd Jabbour, MHA, CHFP, CSPPM, (Chair)
Rodney Jackson, DMD
Christine Ko, MD, FACP
Leah Mason, JD (Vice-Chair)
Jennifer Reynolds, Councilmember
Elizabeth N. Riley, PhD

Basel Touchan, MD

Open Records Request

Please use the form found here: Request to Inspect Public Records.

 

Board of Health Monthly Meetings

  • The Board of Health meets on the second Monday of each month at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, 650 Newtown Pike. Meetings begin at 5:45 p.m. on the third floor and are open to the public; view our event calendar to find a meeting date.
  • The Board of Health Finance Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, 650 Newtown Pike. Meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. on the third floor and are open to the public.  Click here for a legal notice about this meeting time change.
  • The Board of Health Executive Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. on November 6 via video teleconference. Click here for agenda. To join the meeting, click: https://lfchd-org.zoom.us/j/81308599211
  • Quarterly Merit Council Meetings for FY 2025-26. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. on the third floor and online. To join the meeting click here:
    • Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
    • Wednesday, February 18, 2026
    • Wednesday, May 20, 2026

  • Board of Health Minutes

Select a link below to view the approved minutes for 2025 and 2024 Board of Health meetings. Previous Board of Health meeting minutes can be found here: Archived Board of Health Meeting Minutes.