Mission
Office of Women's Health (OWH) was established to improve the health status of women in Los Angeles County by:- serving as the focal point for strategic planning
- promoting comprehensive and effective approaches to improving women's health
- promoting the expansion of funding for research activities
Office of Women's Health
OWH staff list
Ellen Eidem, MS
Director
Rita Singhal, MD,MPH
Medical Director
Jessica St. John
Special Projects Manager
Esther Arias McDowell
Outreach & Education Manager
Susana Sevilla, MPA
Program Manager
Susan Nyanzi, DrPH,CHES
Research Analyst III
Liz Stillwell, RN
Gladys Edwards
Secretary
Rickey Payne
Data Processing
Hotline Operators
Denise Pacheco, Supervisor
Eun An Hi
Lydia Arizmendi
Monica Macias
Elaine Yep
Carmen Zapata
Aylin Keshishian
Women's Health Policy Council (WHPC)
Women's Health Policy Council (WHPC) serves as the primary source of review and guidance for the Office of Women's Health by:
- developing a Women's Health Strategic Plan for women's health policies, services and programs
- evaluating programs and policies affecting women's health
- prioritizing scientific, medical, ethical and policy issues related to improving the health status of women
