Cecil R. Pollard, MA

I am currently focusing much of my attention developing and implementing programs to assist WV’s increase their physical activity through the Tai Chi for Arthritis Programs(TCA). I help coordinate and recruit participants to be trained as TCA instructors . We recently completed training and recertifying 32 individuals. In addition I work with individuals and organizations to increase the number of sites that these programs are offered. My current responsibilities currently brings me in contact with organizations and individuals that serve in the health care and social service field. 

I am also involved in other initiatives that focus on cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

I have a long history involvement in public health efforts in the state and across the country, including our Pacific Island Territory and the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.