Dr. Phares, an internal and preventive medicine specialist, has held several healthcare leadership roles, including chief medical officer for Reno, Nev.-based St. Mary’s Health Network and medical director for a vaccine clinic, according to a Nov. 7 news release from the county.
In her new role, Dr. Phares serves as the chief medical officer and top health policy official for the county, according to the release. She will have authority from the state to declare public health emergencies, issue health orders and impose penalties for noncompliance.
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