Diana Purushotham

Migliore will split duties with departing officer Diana Purushotham

If approved by commissioners, Drs. Diana Purushotham and Michelle Migliore would share leadership roles at the St. Joseph County Health Department.

The health department says it doesn't yet know details on how much the two doctors will be paid

Dr. Diana Purushotham is encouraging the public to attend one of three information sessions coming up and give input on what the health department should do with the new funding

As some continue to politicize public health post-COVID-19 pandemic, and the health department's scope is about to widen, the new health officer will face challenges in her first public health role

Dr. Mark Fox says no one talked to him about eliminating his position before or since Wednesday's health board meeting

The county council and commissioners still must approve and certify the hiring of Diana Purushotham