County Public Health Officer,
Jennifer Chevinsky, MD, MPH, FACPM

Jennifer Chevinsky, MD, MPH, FACPM

Riverside County Public Health Officer
Department of Public Health

Health Administration

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Dr. Chevinsky is board certified in Preventive Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Health Care Administration, Leadership and Management and she has served as the county’s Deputy Public Health Officer since 2021. Dr. Chevinsky earned her medical degree at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, completed her residency specialization and a master’s degree in public health at Loma Linda University (LLU), and gained postdoctoral epidemiology training as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer for CDC within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Dr. Chevinsky serves on a number of local, state, and national public health committees. She has authored over 30 peer reviewed publications and has provided over 50 oral presentations which she has presented locally, nationally, and internationally.

The county health officer works closely with local, state and federal agencies, and is responsible for developing public health policy, overseeing the enforcement of California codes and regulations, and acting as a trusted voice during outbreaks or emergencies to inform policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. Dr. Chevinsky is passionate about working together with communities to promote health and wellness.