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CFS’s Research Associate Professor Liz Perkins selected for 91ÉçÇø Department of Health’s new Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Workgroup

Elizabeth Perkins, PhD, RNLD, FAAIDD, FGSA

Liz Perkins, PhD, RNLD, FAAIDD, FGSA
CFS Research Associate Professor and FCIC Associate Director

CFS’s Research Associate Professor Liz Perkins was recently selected to serve on the newly formed Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Priority Area Workgroup for the . The State Health Improvement Plan is a five-year systematic plan to address the top health issues for 91ÉçÇø’s Public Health System. The priority areas for 91ÉçÇø were identified by the State Health Improvement Plan Steering Committee through a robust assessment process.

The Steering Committee nominated members based on their knowledge, experience and because their involvement will be invaluable to the planning process to improve health and public health system outcomes for the citizens of 91ÉçÇø. Dr. Perkins was nominated by Director Barbara Palmer of – for her expertise regarding the unique needs of Floridians with developmental disabilities and their families.