Testimony of Devon Brown, Director
 
Committee on Health of the Council of the District of Columbia
David Catania, Chairman
 
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
 
Good Morning, Chairman Catania and Members of the Committee on Health.

I am Devon Brown, Director of the DC Department of Corrections

Joining me are my Deputy Director, Patricia Britton, and Health Services Administrator, Dr. Henry Lesansky.

I appreciate this opportunity to appear before you today to provide an overview of the healthcare services that the Department of Corrections provides to individuals in its custody, most specifically as it relates to HIV/AIDS.

I first want to commend you, Chairman Catania, on the commitment, leadership, and support that you have demonstrated in confronting the HIV/AIDS crisis in the District. Your outstanding efforts have greatly contributed toward advancing the quality of health and healthcare services for all of our residents.