Virginia's Health Commissioner to Retire
posted 2:52 pm Tue October 09, 2007 - RICHMOND, Va.
"Dr. Stroube's commitment to public health has had a positive impact on communities across the commonwealth," Kaine said in a statement. "Under his direction, the state has been recognized by national experts as a model for others seeking to protect and promote public health."
Stroube, 61, served in several public health leadership positions in Virginia. He oversaw the work of the state medical examiner after the Virginia Tech shootings in April, led the state Department of Health's response to the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon and headed the public health response in Hurricane Isabel's aftermath.
"The practice of public health has evolved considerably during my tenure," Stroube said in the statement. "My experience in public health has truly been rewarding. It has been an honor to serve the commonwealth."
During his career, Stroube testified numerous times before Congress, on topics including public health preparedness and pandemic influenza.
Stroube earned degrees from the College of William and Mary, Johns Hopkins University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
His honors include the 2007 National Governor's Association Award for Distinguished Service to State Government.
He is the outgoing president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
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