New Members Join the Pennsylvania Oral Health Plan Advisory Group

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is pleased to announce the dedicated oral health stakeholders that have been selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Oral Health Plan Advisory Group (OHPAG). The OHPAG plays a critical role in guiding the implementation of Pennsylvania Oral Health Plan, identifying priorities, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to improve oral health across the state.

Congratulations to the new members!

  • Angela Zaino-Hallock, Maternal & Family Health Services
  • Dr. Caitlin McCarthy, The Wright Center
  • Darcie Schaffer, Volunteers in Medicine*
  • Dr. Mark Stephens, Penn State College of Medicine
  • Dr. Michael Halupa, Geisinger Health System*
  • Dr. Ryan Ruff, Penn Dental Medicine
  • Dr. Richard Celko, UPMC Health Plan
  • Jessica Merriman, Highmark Wholecare
  • Maria Lomnychuk, Berks Technical Institute

*Past OHPAG member with renewed term