Event Photos
  • On Thursday, December 22, Commissioner O’Dowd visited Morris Hall, an Assisted Living and Nursing Facility in Lawrenceville, where she joined residents in creating holiday cards for their family and friends. On Thursday, December 22, Commissioner O’Dowd visited Morris Hall, an Assisted Living and Nursing Facility in Lawrenceville, where she joined residents in creating holiday cards for their family and friends.
  • Commissioner O'Dowd paid a holiday visit to Hunterdon Hospice on Dec. 22. Commissioner O'Dowd paid a holiday visit to Hunterdon Hospice on Dec. 22. Left to right: Don Pinner, VP of Operations, Hunterdon Regional Community Health; Myra Nenna, RN, CHPN, Case Manager with Hunterdon Hospice; Robert Wise, CEO and President of Hunterdon Healthcare; Commissioner O'Dowd; Dr. Susan Bowmen, Hunterdon Palliative Care/Family Medicine; Anne Boyle, RN, CHPN, Director of Hunterdon Hospice; Margaret Doyle, RN, Patient Care Manager with Hunterdon Hospice; and Suzanne Quinn, RN, CHPN, Clinical Performance Improvement Coordinator.
  • On December 13, Commissioner O’Dowd visited the NJ Sharing Network to meet with staff, organ recipients and donor families On December 13, Commissioner O’Dowd visited the NJ Sharing Network to meet with staff, organ recipients and donor families to promote organ and tissue donation. During the visit, the Commissioner met Maria Perez (second from the left), whose son Roberto’s portrait will be part of the Donate Life float in the upcoming Rose Parade. Maria and her husband Carlos chose to donate Roberto’s organs when he passed, which saved five lives. They will travel to Pasadena to see the portrait of their son as part of the float.
  • Dr. Arturo Brito, Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services, congratulates Guillermo Martinez for getting a flu shot at the Eric B. Chandler Health Center in New Brunswick on December 8. Dr. Arturo Brito, Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services, congratulates Guillermo Martinez for getting a flu shot at the Eric B. Chandler Health Center in New Brunswick on December 8.
  • World AIDS Day program on December 2nd, aimed at education and remembrance at the Trinity Cathedral in Trenton World AIDs Day (Dec. 1) raises awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS. This year's theme is Getting to Zero: Zero New HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS Related Deaths. The New Jersey Human Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, sponsored a World AIDS Day education and remembrance event Dec.2 at the Trinity Cathedral in Trenton. Co-sponsors included the NJ Women and AIDS Network, Henry J. Austin FQHC, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, City of Trenton, Trinity Cathedral, Mercer Intervention Services and Hyacinth Foundation.
  • Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services, Dr. Arturo Brito and Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd tour the Generation Fit: Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle exhibit at the Newark Museum. Deputy Commissioner of Public Health Services, Dr. Arturo Brito and Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd tour the Generation Fit: Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle exhibit at the Newark Museum. Ismael Calderon, Ed.D., Museum Director of Science, demonstrates an interactive portion of the exhibit. The tour of the exhibit took place on Dec. 2, as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the New Jersey Health Officers Association. The group is pictured from left to right.
  • On December 2, DHSS Communicable Disease Service Senior Health Communications Specialist Suzanne Miro, MPH, MCHES, was awarded the Carol Refvi Professional Development Award On December 2, DHSS Communicable Disease Service Senior Health Communications Specialist Suzanne Miro, MPH, MCHES, was awarded the Carol Refvi Professional Development Award from the New Jersey Society of Public Health Educators (NJSOPHE). Pictured from the left: Suzanne and NJSOPHE Awards and Scholarship Chairperson Robin Vlamis.
  • Commissioner O’Dowd speaks to Charles Denk and Laurence Grummer-Strawn at the Teaming Up to Shape Our Region: A Pathway to Baby-Friendly conference on December 1 Commissioner O’Dowd speaks to Charles Denk, Research Scientist, DHSS Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Program and Laurence Grummer-Strawn, PhD, MPA, MA, Chief of CDC’s Nutrition Branch at the Teaming Up to Shape Our Region: A Pathway to Baby-Friendly conference on December 1.
  • Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd, gives remarks at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd, gives remarks at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Executive Director of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Kathleen DiChiara, are also pictured from left to right. The three cabinet officials announced $1.36 million in funding for the state’s six food banks to purchase healthy foods to feed the hungry this holiday season. The event took place on November 29.
  • On November 28, Commissioner O’Dowd joined Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Dr. Oz Showand cardiac surgeon, to discuss healthy aging with Bergen County seniors. Dr. Oz offered five tips to seniors: keep blood pressure about 115/75, get a half hour of physical activity a day, eat wholesome foods that you love, manage stress effectively and find purpose in life. Also pictured is Bergen County Director of Human Services Jane Linter. On November 28, Commissioner O’Dowd joined Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Dr. Oz Showand cardiac surgeon, to discuss healthy aging with Bergen County seniors. Dr. Oz offered five tips to seniors: keep blood pressure about 115/75, get a half hour of physical activity a day, eat wholesome foods that you love, manage stress effectively and find purpose in life. Also pictured is Bergen County Director of Human Services Jane Linter.
  • Dr. Carolyn Daniels, Director of the DHSS Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, attends the Lenni-Lenape tribe’s holiday feast on November 22, to congratulate the tribe for their efforts in fighting diabetes in their community. The Lenni-Lenape tribe received a $100,000 Community Health Mobilization Grant from the Department. Also pictured left to right, Paul Ridgway, Council at Large, Lenni-Lenape tribe; Lewis Pierce, Co-Chairman and Spiritual Leader, Lenni-Lenape tribe and Mark Gould, Chairman and Chief of the Lenni-Lenape tribe. Dr. Carolyn Daniels, Director of the DHSS Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, attends the Lenni-Lenape tribe’s holiday feast on November 22, to congratulate the tribe for their efforts in fighting diabetes in their community. The Lenni-Lenape tribe received a $100,000 Community Health Mobilization Grant from the Department. Also pictured left to right, Paul Ridgway, Council at Large, Lenni-Lenape tribe; Lewis Pierce, Co-Chairman and Spiritual Leader, Lenni-Lenape tribe and Mark Gould, Chairman and Chief of the Lenni-Lenape tribe.
  • Gideon Weissman, Program Associate, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG); Commissioner O'Dowd and Congressman Rush Holt warn holiday shoppers that a small number of children's toys are unsafe and may contain hidden lead and toxic chemicals. The warning was part of NJPIRG’s, November 22, “Trouble in Toyland” press conference. Gideon Weissman, Program Associate, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG); Commissioner O'Dowd and Congressman Rush Holt (pictured from left to right) warn holiday shoppers that a small number of children's toys are unsafe and may contain hidden lead and toxic chemicals. The warning was part of NJPIRG’s, November 22, “Trouble in Toyland” press conference.
  • On November 21, Commissioner O’Dowd and Department of Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez had lunch and talked with patrons at Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick. On November 21, Commissioner O’Dowd and Department of Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez had lunch and talked with patrons at Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick.
  • On November 9, during a visit to Newton Medical Center, Commissioner O’Dowd meets with Lisa and Bill Gordon, On November 9, during a visit to Newton Medical Center, Commissioner O’Dowd met with Lisa and Bill Gordon, whose two-month-old son, Dylan, is alive today because of detection and treatment resulting from New Jersey’s first-in-the-nation law requiring newborns to be screened for life-threatening heart defects before leaving the hospital.
  • Commissioner O’Dowd addressed more than 700 EMTS, paramedics, nurses, physician and EMS administrators at the Annual EMS Awards Dinner on November 4. Commissioner O’Dowd addressed more than 700 EMTS, paramedics, nurses, physician and EMS administrators at the Annual EMS Awards Dinner on November 4. Pictured from the left: Karen Halupke, Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services, Commissioner O'Dowd and Christopher Rinn, Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness.
  • Commissioner O’Dowd addressed the 2011 Annual Conference of State and Local Health Officials, which was held at the Mercer County Community College. Commissioner O’Dowd addressed the 2011 Annual Conference of State and Local Health Officials, which was held at the Mercer County Community College Conference Center on Thursday, November 3. Pictured: Commissioner O’Dowd poses with two former Commissioners of Health and Senior Services Dr. Fred Jacobs and Dr. George DiFerdinando, who both delivered remarks at the conference.
  • Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd take part in a healthy cooking demonstration to celebrate National Start Eating Healthy Day. DHSS Commissioner Mary O'Dowd, (third from the left) takes part in a healthy cooking demonstration at the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center (JRMC) to celebrate National Start Eating Healthy Day on November 2. Also pictured, (from left to right) is Maria Lodero-Skinnion, Nutritionist, JRMC; Heather Cunningham, Clinical Nutrition Manager, Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) and Romeo Nucum, Executive Chef, RBMC.
  • Commissioner O'Dowd and First Lady Mary Pat Christie, (second from right), congratulate Mike Ruane and Erika Rech of Breast Friends Forever for their efforts to improve the lives of patients and families impacted by breast cancer. The First Lady named Ruane and Rech as NJ Heroes. Commissioner O'Dowd and First Lady Mary Pat Christie, (second from right), congratulate Mike Ruane and Erika Rech of Breast Friends Forever for their efforts to improve the lives of patients and families impacted by breast cancer. The First Lady named Ruane and Rech as NJ Heroes.
  • Commissioner O'Dowd takes part in a ribbon cutting to open Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell. Commissioner O'Dowd takes part in a ribbon cutting to open Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell. Also pictured (from left to right) Larry DiSanto, COO, Executive Vice President, Capital Health; Rev. Darrell Armstrong, Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Capital Health board member; Bob Martin, Commissioner, NJ Dept of Environmental Protection; Sam J. Plumeri, Jr, Board Chairman, Capital Health; Brian Hughes, Executive, Mercer County; Al Maghezehe, Persident and CEO, Capital Health; James Burd, Mayor, Hopewell Township; Marc Whitman, MD, President, Medical Staff, Capital Health and Robert Menendez, US Senator. The event took place on Oct.14.
  • Jose Gonzalez, (far right) of the DHSS Office of Minority and Multicultural Health takes part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for a community garden opened on October 14 in the city of Camden by The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey. Jose Gonzalez, (far right) of the DHSS Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, takes part in a ribbon cutting for a community garden opened on October 14 in Camden by The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey. Also in the photograph (from left to right) are Peter A Eschbach, Director of Communications and External Affairs, NJ American Water; Altie Carrasquillo, Program Director, Family Resource Center, Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ, Inc.; Elsa Candelario, Executive Director, Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ, Inc.; Michael Devlin, Executive Director, Camden Children's Garden.
  • Commissioner O'Dowd addresses the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) on the importance of immunizing the workforce to keep them healthy. The event took place on October 21, at the Pines Manner in Edison. Also pictured on the dais is Christine Sterns, Vice President for Health Affairs, NJBIA. Commissioner O'Dowd addresses the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) on the importance of immunizing the workforce to keep them healthy. The event took place on October 21, at the Pines Manner in Edison. Also pictured on the dais is Christine Sterns, Vice President for Health Affairs, NJBIA.
  • Assistant Commissioner Gloria Rodriguez tours a Farmer's Market in Newark with Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher and Jim Matarazzo, (far left) a farmer from North Caldwell who sells Jersey Fresh produce at the market. Assistant Commissioner Gloria Rodriguez tours a Farmer's Market in Newark with Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher and Jim Matarazzo, (far left) a farmer from North Caldwell who sells Jersey Fresh produce at the market.
  • Commissioner O’Dowd visits CentraState Medical Center to discuss the hospital’s efforts to implement the Baby Friendly Hospitals Initiative, which was supported by a DHSS grant. Commissioner O’Dowd visits CentraState Medical Center to discuss the hospital’s efforts to implement the Baby Friendly Hospitals Initiative, which was supported by a DHSS grant. Pictured: Commissioner O’Dowd and John T. Gribbin, president and CEO, CentraState Healthcare System.
  • On October 19, Commissioner O’Dowd convened a roundtable discussion about how health care providers can increase the number of women who exclusively breastfeed in New Jersey. On October 19, Commissioner O’Dowd convened a roundtable discussion about how health care providers can increase the number of women who exclusively breastfeed in New Jersey. This event was held at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, which was one of ten maternity hospitals in the state to receive a DHSS grant to support their implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospitals Initiative.
  • Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd receives a flu shot at a flu clinic in the Health and Agriculture building in Trenton October 13. Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd receives a flu shot at a flu clinic in the Health and Agriculture building in Trenton October 13.
  • On October 11, Assistant Commissioner Gloria Rodriguez, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Peri Nearon and Beth Milton of the DHSS Office of Fitness and Nutrition attend a HealthCorps® health fair at Cliffside Park High School. On October 11, Assistant Commissioner Gloria Rodriguez, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Peri Nearon and Beth Milton of the DHSS Office of Fitness and Nutrition attend a HealthCorps® health fair at Cliffside Park High School. HealthCorps is a peer mentoring youth nutrition and fitness program, co-founded by heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa, which is funded by DHSS in three New Jersey high schools – Cliffside Park High School, Central High School in Newark and North Bergen High School.
  • Commissioner O'Dowd accepts the YMCA Alliance's Spirit of the Y Award for the Department's Shaping NJ initiative at the 11th Annual New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Dinner on October 6. Commissioner O'Dowd accepts the YMCA Alliance's "Spirit of the Y" Award for the Department's Shaping NJ initiative at the 11th Annual New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Dinner on October 6. Also pictured is Darrin Anderson, Deputy Director of the NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids, who presented the award to the Commissioner.
  • On October 4, Commissioner Mary O’Dowd visited a pediatric flu clinic at the Center for Health Education Medicine and Dentistry (CHEMED) in Lakewood to highlight the importance of getting a flu shot and practicing good hygiene habits to reduce the spread of flu, colds and respiratory illnesses. On October 4, Commissioner Mary O’Dowd visited a pediatric flu clinic at the Center for Health Education Medicine and Dentistry (CHEMED) in Lakewood to highlight the importance of getting a flu shot and practicing good hygiene habits to reduce the spread of flu, colds and respiratory illnesses. Pictured: Commissioner and CHEMED CEO Dr. Dovid Friedman speak to children about preventing the flu.
  • Beverly A. Kupiec-Sce, Ph.D., Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd and Debbie Tracy, RDH, take part in the DHSS Children's Oral Health Program (From left to right) Beverly A. Kupiec-Sce, Ph.D., DHSS Children's Oral Health Program, Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd and Debbie Tracy, RDH, take part in the DHSS Children's Oral Health Program at the Clifton Ave. Elementary School in Lakewood. The event took place on October 4.
  • Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher and Acting DHSS Commissioner Dr. Tina Tan talk during a garden tour of Riverside Elementary School in Princeton. Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher and Dr. Tina Tan talk during a garden tour at Riverside Elementary School in Princeton. The tour kicked off “Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week” running from 9/26 through 9/30.
  • NJ Passenger Rail Security Plan signing ceremony Dr. Terry Clancy, New Jersey Emergency Medical Services Task Force Coordinator (2nd from Right), Ken Christensen, State EMS Coordinator (Far Right), and DHSS staff participate in the NJ Passenger Rail Security Plan signing ceremony with Charles McKenna, Director, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (Center) and other key rail officials and partners from NJOEM.
  • Christopher Rinn, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness, (Front Left) consulting with Paterson Health Officer Trevor Weigle and Paterson's Director of Nursing Kate Bond. The photo was shot at the 19th Avenue School #24 Shelter in Paterson. Christopher Rinn, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness, (Front Left) consulting with Paterson Health Officer Trevor Weigle and Paterson's Director of Nursing Kate Bond. The photo was shot at the 19th Avenue School #24 Shelter in Paterson.
  • Commissioner Mary O'Dowd and Christopher Rinn, Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Response (PHILEP), congratulate PHILEP staff for their work efforts during Hurricane Irene and its aftermath. The photo is shot in the DHSS Health Command Center.
    Commissioner Mary O'Dowd and Christopher Rinn, Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Response (PHILEP), congratulate PHILEP staff for their work efforts during Hurricane Irene and its aftermath. The photo is shot in the DHSS Health Command Center.
  • James Langenbach, Program Manager for Operations, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Response (PHILEP) provides a status update on the aftermath of Hurricane Irene to Commissioner O'Dowd and PHILEP staff in the DHSS Health Command Center.
    James Langenbach, Program Manager for Operations, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Response (PHILEP) provides a status update on the aftermath of Hurricane Irene to Commissioner O'Dowd and PHILEP staff in the DHSS Health Command Center.
  • Bill Duffy of the Office of Emergency Medical Services consults with Health Command Center manager Jim Bruncati and Assistant Commissioner Christopher Rinn receives updates from the field.
    Bill Duffy of the Office of Emergency Medical Services consults with Health Command Center manager Jim Bruncati and Assistant Commissioner Christopher Rinn receives updates from the field. The Health Command Center has been operational since Saturday, Aug. 27, conducting a 24-hour response for health care and public health issues caused by Hurricane Irene.
  • Vice President of Patient Services Mary McTigue speaks to Governor Chris Christie and Commissioner Mary O'Dowd during a visit to Trinitas Regional Medical Center to highlight the impact of this year's hospital funding increase.
    Vice President of Patient Services Mary McTigue speaks to Governor Chris Christie and Commissioner Mary O'Dowd during a visit to Trinitas Regional Medical Center to highlight the impact of this year's hospital funding increase.
  • Dr. Pamela Clark, (left) President and Chief Executive Office, Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. (NCHC) and Dr. Carolyn Daniels, Executive Director of the DHSS Office of Multicultural and Minority Health celebrate the contributions that NCHC have made to the health of Essex county residents.
    Dr. Pamela Clarke, (left) President and Chief Executive Officer, Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. (NCHC) and Dr. Carolyn Daniels, Executive Director of the DHSS Office of Multicultural and Minority Health celebrate the contributions that NCHC have made to the health of Essex county residents. The celebratory event took place as part of National Community Health Center Week.
  • Gloria Rodriguez, Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Family Health Services, kicked off Farmers Market Week with a visit to the Seaside Park Farmers Market.
    Gloria Rodriguez, Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Family Health Services, kicked off Farmers Market Week with a visit to the Seaside Park Farmers Market. Assemblyman David Wolfe is seated at right and Patricia Dombroski of U.S. Department of Agriculture is seated at left.
  • The Farmers Market at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark is one of 145 Farmers Markets in New Jersey. The market opened July 13, 2011.
    A unique hospital farmer's market opened this summer on the grounds of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The Department provides vouchers for seniors and low-income women to have access to fresh produce at 144 farmers' markets throughout the state.
  • members of the NJ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) police remind motorists not to leave pets [alone to swelter] in parked cars
    Dr. Colin Campbell, Deputy State Public Health Veterinarian (Podium), Raymond P. Martinez, Chairman and Chief Administrator, Motor Vehicle Commission (holding dog) and members of the NJ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) police remind motorists not to leave pets in parked cars because rapidly rising temperatures inside vehicles can quickly cause heat stroke, which can be fatal for pets.
  • Governor Chris Christie reads oath of office to NJDHSS Commissioner Mary O'Dowd and her husband Kevin O'Dowd during the Swearing-In Ceremony on June 3, 2011.
    Governor Chris Christie reads oath of office to NJDHSS Commissioner Mary O'Dowd and her husband Kevin O'Dowd during the Swearing-In Ceremony on June 3, 2011.
  • Governor Chris Christie signs legislation to monitor newborns for congenital heart defects with St. Clare's Health System CEO Leslie Hirsch in Denville, N.J. on Thursday, June 2, 2011.
    Governor Chris Christie signs legislation to monitor newborns for congenital heart defects with St. Clare's Health System CEO Leslie Hirsch in Denville, N.J. on Thursday, June 2, 2011
  • On March 25, Commissioner O’Dowd met with the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) Board of Trustees.
    On May 25, Commissioner O’Dowd met with the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) Board of Trustees. Pictured from the left: Assistant Commissioner Kathy Mason, NJHA Board President Tom Biga and Commissioner O’Dowd.
  • On May 25, Acting Commissioner O’Dowd met with seniors in Manchester to urge them to take a pledge that they will call their doctor within the next 30 days to make an appointment for their annual wellness visit, a new, free service covered by Medicare Part B.
    On May 25, Acting Commissioner O’Dowd met with seniors in Manchester to urge them to take a pledge that they will call their doctor within the next 30 days to make an appointment for their annual wellness visit, a new, free service covered by Medicare Part B.
  • On May 17, Acting Commissioner O’Dowd delivered remarks at the Health Care Association of New Jersey 13th Annual State Assisted Living Conference.
    On May 17, Acting Commissioner O’Dowd delivered remarks at the Health Care Association of New Jersey 13th Annual State Assisted Living Conference. The Commissioner spoke about the FY 2012 budget and the Department’s long-term care initiatives.
  • Dr. M. Carolyn Daniels, DHSC, Director, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health (holding white paper) at the NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids - Trenton Steering Committee meeting.
    Dr. M. Carolyn Daniels, DHSC, Director, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health (holding white paper) at the NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids - Trenton Steering Committee meeting.
  • William Conroy, Mary O'Dowd, John Fasanella and Christina Tan M.D. at Senate Budget Committee
    William Conroy, Assistant Commissioner Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing; Mary O'Dowd, Acting Commissioner; John Fasanella, Director Division of Management and  Administration and Christina Tan M.D., Acting Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Services and State Epidemiologist give testimony before the Senate Budget Committee.
  • First Lady Mary Pat Christie and Acting Commissioner O’Dowd greet Dr. Deborah Spitalnik, Exec. Director of the Elizabeth M. Boggs
    First Lady Mary Pat Christie and Acting Commissioner O’Dowd greet Dr. Deborah Spitalnik, Exec. Director of the Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities (far left) at the Department’s conference on Autism entitled New Jersey Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder: Resources for Individuals with Autism and Their Families.
  • Acting Commissioner Mary O'Dowd provides testimony at her Confirmation Hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee with former Assembly Speaker Jack Collins.
    Acting Commissioner Mary O'Dowd provides testimony at her Confirmation Hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee with former Assembly Speaker Jack Collins.
  • DHSS Deputy Commissioner Mary O'Dowd (standing) talks to seniors following lunch at the New Brunswick Senior Resource Center.
    Acting DHSS Commissioner Mary O'Dowd (second from the left, front row) pictured at the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Also pictured from left to right: Barry Graf, VP of Operations at Virtua Voorhees; Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE; James Dwyer, DO, Virtua Executive VP and Chief Medical Officer; Ninfa M. Saunders, Virtua President and COO; Richard P. Miller, Virtua CEO; Anthony Chigounis, Chairman, Virtua Board of Trustees; Virtua Voorhees COO Mike Kotzen; and Robert Segin, Virtua Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer.
  • DHSS Deputy Commissioner Mary O'Dowd (standing) talks to seniors following lunch at the New Brunswick Senior Resource Center.
    DHSS Acting Commissioner Mary O'Dowd (standing) talks to seniors following lunch at the New Brunswick Senior Resource Center. Both DHSS and the Middlesex County Office on Aging provide funding for the center, which offers a Senior Nutrition Program and many other activities aimed at helping seniors stay healthy and active.
  • On July 27, Deputy Commissioner Mary O'Dowd toured the future site of the Virtua Voorhees' new hospital
    On July 27, Deputy Commissioner Mary O'Dowd toured the future site of the Virtua Voorhees' new hospital, which is currently under construction. Pictured from left: Barry Graf, VP for Operations, Virtua Voorhees, Richard Miller, Pres. & CEO, Deputy Commissioner O'Dowd, Claudia Marchese, Asst. Counsel, Office of the Governor , Theodore Eckenhoff, Chair, Virtua Board of Trustees, Anthony Chigounis, Vice Chair, Virtua Board of Trustees and Michael Kotzen, VP & COO of Virtua Voorhees.