Heads Up: New Senior Policy Advisor to DoH Commissioner to mitigate Opioid Epidemic and Improve SUD Policy

August 16, 2024

Interesting development… we are currently seeking more information.  Stand by.

8/16/24, CHP
DOH APPOINTMENT: The state Department of Health has tapped Dr. David Holtgrave to serve as senior policy advisor to the health commissioner. Holtgrave will guide the agency’s efforts to mitigate the opioid epidemic and improve substance use policies and programs. The new executive has held public health positions for the past 35 years, most recently working in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy from 2022 to 2024.