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Alan Melnick, MD, Preventive Medicine, Vancouver, WA

AlanLMelnickMDMPH, CPH

Preventive Medicine Vancouver, WA

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Director/Health Officer, Clark County, Washington

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  • Office

    1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd
    Vancouver, WA 98661
    Phone+1 360-397-8412
    Fax+1 360-397-8110

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonMPH, Public Health, 1989 - 1994
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 1989 - 1991
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Family Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1988 - 2027
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Notes from the Field: Community Outbreak of Measles — Clark County, Washington, 2018–2019  
    Alyssa Carlson, MPH; Madison Riethman, MPH; Paul Gastañaduy, MD; Adria Lee, MSPH; Jessica Leung, MPH; Michelle Holshue, MPH; Chas DeBolt, MPH; Alan Melnick, MD, MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019;68:446–447, 5/17/2019
  • Randomized Controlled Trial of Home-Based Hormonal Contraceptive Dispensing for Women At Risk of Unintended Pregnancy  
    Alan L Melnick, Rebecca E Rdesinski, Miguel Marino, Elizabeth Jacob-Files, Teresa Gipson, Marni Kuyl, Eve Dexter, David Olds, Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 6/2016
  • Public health accreditation and metrics for ethics: a case study on environmental health and community engagement.  
    Bernheim RG, Stefanak M, Brandenburg T, Pannone A, Melnick A, Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • PeaceHealth Urges Community to Consider Other Care Options Due to High Patient Volumes at Emergency Department
    PeaceHealth Urges Community to Consider Other Care Options Due to High Patient Volumes at Emergency DepartmentJanuary 15th, 2025
  • County Reports Increased Flu-Related Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalization
    County Reports Increased Flu-Related Emergency Department Visits and HospitalizationJanuary 13th, 2025
  • Whooping Cough, Chickenpox Outbreaks Hit Clark County Schools
    Whooping Cough, Chickenpox Outbreaks Hit Clark County SchoolsNovember 13th, 2024
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Grant Support

  • Nurse Family Partnership Contraceptive StudyPrivate Foundation2008–2013
  • Effectiveness Of Nurse Home Contraceptive DispensingEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2002–2004

Professional Memberships

  • National Board of Public Health Examiners
    Board Member
  • National Association of County and City Health Officials
    Chair, Workforce and Leadership Development Committee
  • Washington State Medical Association
    Board of Trustees Member
  • Washington State Association of Public Health Officials
    Board of Directors, Chair Health Officer Committee
  • Peace Health SW Medical Center Community Health Board
    Member