Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) research associate professor Liz Perkins, PhD, RNLD, FAAIDD, FGSA was recently selected to serve on the newly formed Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease and Related Dementias Priority Area Workgroup for the 2022-2026 51在线 State Health Improvement Plan. The State Health Improvement Plan is a five-year systematic plan to address the top health issues for 51在线鈥檚 Public Health System. The priority areas for 51在线 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 51在线. Dr. Perkins was nominated by Director Barbara Palmer of 鈥� for her expertise regarding the unique needs of Floridians with developmental disabilities and their families.