BREWSTER, NY — Michael J. Nesheiwat, MD, assumed appointment as the permanent Commissioner of the Putnam County Department of Health on March 5. In making the announcement, County Executive MaryEllen Odell said, "There is no question that Dr. Nesheiwat is the best candidate for the position. He has proved this many times over the past three years. He is a true gem and we are fortunate to have him here in Putnam. I am thrilled he has decided to accept this as a permanent appointment."
In the announcement the County Executive listed numerous accomplishments attributed to "Dr. Mike," as he is known by many throughout the community, and in her 2019 County Address on March 7, she heralded the upcoming year as the "Year of the Health Provider." This was due in part to Dr. Nesheiwat's leadership, under which the department took the final step in achieving national accreditation and is on the fast track moving forward to re-accreditation in 2021.
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