MFHS is proud to announce that Angela Zaino-Hallock, BSDH, PHDHP, Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner, has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Oral Health Plan Advisory Group (OHPAG).

Zaino-Hallock was chosen to represent the Community Support sector and will serve from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.

The Oral Health Plan Advisory Group is charged with providing recommendations to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Oral Health Program regarding implementation priorities outlined in the Pennsylvania Oral Health Plan 2020–2030. Members also help champion initiatives that advance the plan’s goals and improve oral health outcomes for residents across the Commonwealth.

The Oral Health Plan Advisory Group is facilitated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Public Health Dental Director with support from Oral Health Program staff.

“Angela’s appointment reflects her commitment to improving access to oral health services and promoting preventive dental care in our community,” said Maria Montoro Edwards, President and CEO of Maternal and Family Health Services. “We are proud to see her expertise recognized at the state level and look forward to the valuable perspective she will bring to this important work.”

As a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner, Zaino-Hallock works to expand access to preventive oral health services, education, and resources for underserved and vulnerable populations throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Her experience in community-based care and public health outreach aligns closely with the advisory group’s mission to support implementation of the state’s oral health priorities.

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