The Great Work of Your Life Interview with Jennifer Bencie, MD
Jennifer Bencie, MD
In August 2009, Dr. Bencie became the county health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County overseeing a staff of 150 and a $10 million budget.
The agency is involved in many population health initiatives, including worksite wellness, school health, environmental monitoring and, most recently, the COVID-19 response. In her 24-plus years with the Department of Health, Dr. Bencie has also served in leadership roles in the health departments in Orange, Seminole, Miami-Dade and Bay counties, as well at the state health office in Tallahassee, overseeing the Division of Emergency Medical Operations.
The agency is involved in many population health initiatives, including worksite wellness, school health, environmental monitoring and, most recently, the COVID-19 response. In her 24-plus years with the Department of Health, Dr. Bencie has also served in leadership roles in the health departments in Orange, Seminole, Miami-Dade and Bay counties, as well at the state health office in Tallahassee, overseeing the Division of Emergency Medical Operations.
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