In this role, Michaels will enforce public health regulations to ensure safety, actively work with elected officials, public officials and the community concerning local public and environmental health, and lead and serve as an advocate on health-related issues facing the local community.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve Mobile County in this role and help protect, improve and promote the health of our community,” he said.
Prior to his appointment as health officer, Michaels served as an assistant medical director at Occupational Health Center.
Michaels completed his medical degree at the USA College of Medicine in 1992 and is a retired colonel in the U.S. Army.