Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
Justus-Warren Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Task Force
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
8
Total Board Positions 
27
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-216.60
Ethics 
No
Term Length 
2 Years
Purpose 
The task force examines the incidence and causes of heart disease, stroke disease, and stroke deaths and risks, including the identification of subpopulations at high risk for developing heart disease and stroke. The task force has 27 members, each serving a two-year term. The governor appoints 11 members.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Eugene Reynolds II 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedMemberPracticing Family Physician, Pediatrician, Or Internist
Vacant7/1/20216/30/2023LimitedMemberPresident/CEO of a business who is a member of and rec. by Wellness Council
Margaret B. Murchison 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedMemberNews director of a Newspaper, Television Or Radio Station
Yolanda A. Dickerson 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedMemberVolunteer of the NC Affiliate Of The American Heart Association
Basheerah Enahora 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedMemberN. C. Cooperative Extension Service Rep.
Katherine Combs 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedMemberEat Smart, Move More NC
Ruth G. Phillips 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedMemberAt-large
Stephanie Dorko Austin 7/1/20236/30/2025LimitedMemberAt-large


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