Changes announced for Mobile County Board of Health 06.30.25

June 30, 2025

Changes announced for Mobile County Board of Health

MOBILE, Ala. — The Mobile County Board of Health recently made changes to its panel, according to Dr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County.

Dr. Brandon F. Bodie has stepped down following a decision to relocate out of the area. Dr. Michaels presented Dr. Bodie with a certificate of appreciation for his membership on the Board. Joining Dr. Bodie at the event was his wife and daughter.

Filling the opening on the Board is Dr. Mark Haygood. Dr. Haygood is a psychiatrist in Mobile. He completed his residency at the University of South Alabama after attending medical school at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Haygood has expertise in treating dementia, depression, anxiety disorders, and other conditions.

Pursuant to Title 22 Code of Alabama 1975, the Board of Health includes six physicians serving on the Medical Society of Mobile County’s Board of Censors and the current president of the Mobile County Commission. The Board of Health meets monthly to review Mobile County Health Department activities and to provide guidance to Alabama’s oldest public health agency.

Dr. Minh Pham serves as Chairman of the Board of Health. Dr. Sudeep Rao holds the role of Secretary. Completing the Board are Dr. Danuel J. Laan, Dr. Caroline E. McGugin, and Dr. Michael L. Sternberg, along with Mobile County Commission President Merceria L. Ludgood.