John Howard (public Health Administrator)

John Howard (public Health Administrator)

John Howard is a physician, professor, and public health administrator. He served a 6-year term as the director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and was appointed to be a special coordinator to respond to the health effects of the September 11 attacks. In this role Howard advocated for rescue workers, introducing a program to provide screening, medical exams, and treatment for them. In 2009, Howard was again appointed as director of NIOSH and as World Trade Center Programs coordinator for HHS.

Read more about John Howard (public Health Administrator):  Department of Industrial Relations, California, Reappointment At NIOSH, External Links

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