Board of Health

About the Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health

Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s Board of Health determines the long-range planning and sets goals for the future direction of the health department. The board ensures that policies and goals are carried out by LFCHD staff. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is overseen by the Commissioner of Health, who reports to the Board of Health. 

Current Members (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)

Kacy Allen-Bryant, RN, MSN, MPH (Mayor’s Designee)
Lee Dossett, MD
Hartley C. Feld, PhD, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC
Maria de Lourdes Gomez, DrPH, MPH
Linda Gorton, Mayor
Gregory Hood, MD, MACP, FRCP
Majd Jabbour, MHA, CHFP, CSPPM, (Chair)
Rodney Jackson, DMD
Christine Ko, MD, FACP
Leah Mason, JD (Vice-Chair)
Jennifer Reynolds, Councilmember
Elizabeth N. Riley, PhD

Basel Touchan, MD

Open Records Request

Please use the form found here: Request to Inspect Public Records.

Board of Health Monthly Meetings

  • The Board of Health meets on the second Monday of each month at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, 650 Newtown Pike. Meetings begin at 5:45 p.m. on the third floor and are open to the public; view our event calendar to find a meeting date.
  • The Board of Health Finance Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, 650 Newtown Pike. Meetings begin at 4:45 p.m. on the third floor and are open to the public.
  • Board of Health Minutes

Select a link below to view the approved minutes for 2024 Board of Health meetings. Previous Board of Health meeting minutes can be found here: Archived Board of Health Meeting Minutes