Dr. Mary desVignesKendrick Sworn in as Countys Public Health Authority

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – On October 1, 2013, Dr Mary desVignes-Kendrick was sworn in as Fort Bend County’s Public Health Authority by County Judge Bob Hebert.  Dr. DesVignes-Kendrick began with the county in 2011.  As the County’s Public Health Authority she is responsible for public health matters and is also the Director of Health and Human Services.  HHS is the umbrella for other county departments including Emergency Medical Services, Animal Services, Veterans Services, Clinical Services and Social Services.  Judge Hebert said, “Fort Bend County is fortunate to have Dr. Kendrick as the County’s HHS Director and Medical Authority.  Her ingenuity and expertise is an asset to our rapidly growing county.”

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