Dr. Jennifer R. Chevinsky appointed as the county's new Public Health Officer

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Jennifer R. Chevinsky as the county's new Public Health Officer, succeeding Dr. Geoffrey Leung, who recently announced his decision to step away from the position.

Dr. Chevinsky, Deputy Public Health Officer since 2021, is board certified in Preventive Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Health Care Administration, Leadership and Management. She played a key role in the county’s response to COVID-19, Mpox and H5N1, while overseeing infectious disease, community health planning and equity efforts for RUHS-PH.

Dr. Chevinsky earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and completed her residency and master’s at Loma Linda University. She also served as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with the CDC.

“I am honored to serve as the Health Officer for Riverside County and look forward to continuing the department's important work,” said Dr. Chevinsky. “Public Health is about protecting and improving the health and well-being of communities by preventing disease, promoting healthy behaviors, and ensuring access to essential healthcare services.”

Dr. Leung, who led the county through the pandemic and launched the Blue Zones initiative, will stay on in a consultative role through April to ensure a smooth transition.