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May 7, 2024
Media Contact: Rachel Dumene, Rachel.dumene1@vdh.virginia.gov, 540-480-4998

Central Shenandoah Health District Welcomes New Health Director

STAUNTON, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) welcomes the new Health Director for the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD), Dr. Allison Baroco.

In 2011, she moved to the Shenandoah Valley with her family where she has proudly cared for our community as a board-certified infectious disease physician. Dr. Baroco has previously served as a Medical Director of Infectious Disease at Augusta Health and served as chair of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and co-chair of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee for Augusta Health.

Following completion of medical school at the University of South Alabama, Dr. Baroco completed her residency and fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). She first partnered with VDH while treating patients living with HIV at EVMS throughout Hampton Roads from 2006 to 2008.

“By assuming this vital role with the Central Shenandoah Health District, I am looking forward to building and expanding relationships with community members to improve the overall health of our community,” said Dr. Baroco.

Dr. Baroco is a proud Fellow of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, is certified in Infection Control, and has received a distinguished Achievement Award from the Augusta Health Board of Directors for her leadership in infection prevention control at Augusta Health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

More information about the Central Shenandoah Health District can be found at vdh.virginia.gov/central-shenandoah/

July 17, 2023

Media Contact:
Allie Phillips, population health manager, allison.phillips@vdh.virginia.gov, (276) 415-3360

LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts Welcome New Health Director

WISE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce Reisa Sloce as the new health director for the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts. With more than 24 years of experience dedicated to public health, Reisa most recently served as the chief operating officer for both health districts. She began her career with the LENOWISCO Health District as an office services supervisor and later became business manager.

Prior to joining VDH, Reisa was chief operating officer for St. Mary’s Medical Management where she managed multiple physician practices. Before entering the healthcare field, she spent 14 years as an elementary school educator.

Reisa holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Radford University. In addition, she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina’s Management Academy of Public Health Program.

As a native of southwest Virginia, Reisa has been active with various area organizations where she served as president of the Wise County/City of Norton Chamber of Commerce as well as assuming the role of president for the Wise Business Association. While she remains involved in both organizations, she is also a member of several boards including Wise County Christian School and the Foundation of SWVA Association of Philippine Physicians.