Leigh Cannon Named Fayette County Health Commissioner

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(Washington CH) – Leigh N. Cannon, MPH, has been promoted to the position of health commissioner by the Fayette County Board of Health. 

She fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Dr. Robert Vanzant.

Cannon has 17 years of experience in public health, all served at the local public health district. She started her career as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and led the county through the H1N1 response. She has also served as the Accreditation Coordinator. She was promoted to Deputy Health Commissioner in 2010.

Cannon received her undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University and her Master of Public Health from Cappella University. She is a member of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC) and serves on several local boards. 

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