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Norwalk Board of Health unanimously reappoints Dr. Katherine Golar as medical director
Summary
The Norwalk Board of Health voted unanimously June 23 to reappoint Dr. Katherine Golar as medical director for another year after staff highlighted her work revising standing orders, leading trainings and advising clinical services.
Deanna D'Amore, director of health for the City of Norwalk, opened the Board of Health meeting on June 23 by proposing the reappointment of Dr. Katherine Golar as the department's medical director for another year, citing her contributions to clinical programs.
D'Amore told board members that Golar "has been a wonderful addition to the Health Department team," noting that Golar reviewed and revised standing orders, led a monthly training series for clinical staff, conducted chart reviews and advised on employee health screenings and vaccine requirements. Golar, who said she is "proud as a Norwalker" to work with the department, thanked the board for the opportunity and said she looks forward to continued collaboration.
Anthony Zingarella moved to reappoint Dr. Golar and Frank Ehrlich seconded the motion. The board voted in favor with no nays; all five board members present (Frank Ehrlich, Ken Lalime, Joan McNeal, Janet Carpiac and Anthony Zingarella) recorded affirmative votes, and the motion passed unanimously.
Board members praised Golar's mentorship of younger staff and her connections to clinical partners, and discussed arranging one-on-one meetings between Golar and interested board members to align priorities and support upcoming training work. D'Amore and staff said they would coordinate those meetings.
With the reappointment complete, the board moved on to a multi-item agenda that included a policies-and-procedures review and a strategic plan update. The board adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
