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Featured Feb 14, 2015
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Dr. Ying-Ying Goh Head-shot – Courtesy Photo
City Manager Michael J. Beck Monday announced the appointment of Dr. Ying-Ying Goh as the City’s new Health Officer.
Prior to her new role, Dr. Goh served as Pasadena’s Interim Health Officer from May 2014 to Jan. 2015. Since 2011, she has been the Pasadena Public Health Department’s Medical Director for Programs and Research, securing new grant funding and managing programs related to diabetes care management and childhood obesity prevention.
The City separated the Health Officer duties from the Department’s (administrative) Director position, adopting an organizational structure similar to the model used by the Department prior to 2007. The City is currently conducting a nationwide search for a new Department Director who will be responsible for the overall planning, administration and operation of the Public Health Department.
Dr. Goh, as the City’s Health Officer, provides medical supervision and consultative direction for City health services and programs. The Health Officer also has authority to declare public health emergencies and quarantines.
“Dr. Goh continues to demonstrate superior healthcare and leadership skills,” City Manager Beck said. “Her extensive training as a researcher and clinician is critical to advancing our work in public health in 2015 and beyond.”
“It is an honor to serve the residents and businesses of Pasadena as Health Officer,” Dr. Goh said. “I look forward to working with our exceptionally dedicated City staff and officials in promoting the quality of health in our community.”
Dr. Goh’s professional experience includes clinical pediatric practice in several Southern California and East Coast communities; management of a California Endowment Task Force of community stakeholders to improve healthcare access and quality in Los Angeles County; design and implementation of a program for Pasadena seniors with chronic conditions, and conducting and disseminating research to improve nutrition and physical activity for youth.
Dr. Goh earned a bachelor’s degree at Stanford University, a medical degree at Stanford University’s School of Medicine and a master’s degree in health services research from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. She completed pediatric residency training at Children’s Hospital Boston and Boston Medical Center, with teaching appointments at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine.
