Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke

11 Members - Term: 6 Years

General Information

MC 1945PO Box 149347Austin, TX 78714-9347

Members

Office Office Holder Represents / Term Ends
Chair Suzanne Hildebrand Public Member, 02-01-2025
Vice Chair Alberto Maud, MD Licensed Physician in Stroke, 02-01-2029
Board Member(s) Oscar M. Aguilar, Jr, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA Licensed Physician in Primary Care, 02-01-2029
Christine Cox, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Registered Nurse, 02-01-2031
Lourdes Cuellar Consumer Member, 02-01-2025
Stanley M. Duchman, MD Licensed Physician in Cardiology, 02-01-2027
Brittany L. Henson Consumer Member, 02-01-2031
Janet Hewlett, RD, LD Licensed Dietitian, 2029
Remedios Perez "Remmy" Morris Public Member, 02-01-2031
Jennifer M. "Jen" Scott, RN Public Health, Policy and Research, 02-01-2027
Lauri Speirs, RN, ACNS-BC Public Health, 2027
Ex Officio Member(s) Shawn Craig Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Kelly Fegan-Bohm, MD Texas Department of State Health Services
Melissa Huston LCSW-S Texas Workforce Commission

Notes

This council is tasked to develops a plan to reduce the morbidity, mortality, economic burden of cardiovascular disease and stroke in Texas. Conducts health education, public awareness, and community outreach. Coordinates activities among agencies to improve access to treatment. Develops a database of recommendations for treatment and care. Collects and analyzes information related to cardiovascular disease and stroke.