Dr. Annette Mercatante, the St. Clair County Medical Health Officer, will be heading to Lansing next week to receive the Jean Chabut Health Policy Champion Award.
The award is presented to those who have made noteworthy contributions toward the health and well-being of Michigan citizens regarding state or local policy.
Jennifer Michaluk, spokesperson for the St. Clair County Health Department, said, “Our staff is very touched that Dr. Mercatante has received this award. Dr. Mercatante has worked tirelessly to protect the health and wellbeing of the residents of St. Clair County. We refer to her as our fearless leader because she has devoted 15 years of service to understanding and addressing the needs of this community.”
Michaluk continued, saying, “As she finishes out her time with the Health Department, we celebrate her and all that she has done to make St. Clair County a better place.”
Earlier this year, the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted to split Mercatante’s role into two jobs, effectively eliminating her position. She indicated she will not be applying for either new job.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
