Mission of the Board
The mission of Mahoning County Public Health is to promote and protect the health of individuals and communities. We do this by educating, mobilizing and collaborating with the public to prevent disease, reduce health disparities and enhance the quality of life in Mahoning County.
Board of Health Duties
The role of the Board of Health is to adopt policies and to make such orders and regulations as are necessary for the promotion of health and prevention of disease and the abatement or suppression of nuisances. The Board shall make such orders and establish such policies as are needed for the administration of the health district in meeting the stated mission, goals, and standards of the Ohio Department of Health. Power and authority to perform such quasi-legislative, executive, and administrative function are specified or implied in appropriate sections of the Ohio Revised Code.
Members of the Board:
Mr. Joseph Mistovich, President of the Board
Mr. Mistovich joined the Board of Health in April of 2018. Mr. Mistovich was the chairperson of the Department of Health Professions and a Professor at Youngstown State University. He has more than thirty-seven years of experience as an educator in emergency medical services and multidisciplinary health care. He received a Master of Education degree in Community Health from Kent State University, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree in Allied Health and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services from Youngstown State University. He has authored fifteen EMS textbooks and more than fifty EMS journal articles. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), which is the national accrediting committee for EMS Programs. He has also served on numerous National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) committees related to Department of Transportation national curriculum revision and education standards, and National Registry of EMTs examination projects.
Dr. Len Perry, MPH, REHS, CPH
Dr. Perry has been a board member of MCPH for 41 years and has been involved in the environmental health and safety profession for over 50 years. His undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University (YSU) was in biology with a concentration in microbiology and cell biology. He received a Masters of Public Health degree with a concentration in environmental health from A.T. Still University School of Health Management and a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences from YSU. He is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, a Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist, a Certified Safety Professional and is also Certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. He is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Ohio Public Health Leadership Institute. Dr. Perry was the director of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety at YSU having retired in 2004 after 33 years of service. Upon retirement he was conferred the title Administrator Emeritus by the University Board of Trustees. Currently Dr. Perry serves as an adjunct undergraduate and graduate faculty at YSU in the Department of Health Professions and the Department of Graduate Studies in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. In addition, he serves as an adjunct faculty at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in the Masters of Public Health program. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Safety Council Ohio Chapter and a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for Mahoning County where he serves as a consultant to the county’s Hazardous Materials team. He is a member of the National Environmental Health Association and also serves on the certification board of the World Safety Organization. Besides authoring in the journal Cytobios and co-authoring a laboratory manual, Microbes in Focus, he is contributing author in other microbiology texts. Dr. Perry has presented over 150 workshops and seminars to many professional groups on topics related to environmental health, occupational health and safety, and emergency preparedness.
Dr. Michael Miladore
Dr. Miladore joined the Board of Health in March of 2017 after years of professional service to area residents as an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Miladore received his BS from Youngstown State University and MD from the Northeast Ohio Medical University. He remains active in his professional service to each university; as both an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery and an Anatomy Lab Instructor at Northeast Ohio Medical University as well as serving on Youngstown State University President’s Council and the Penguin Club Board of Directors. Dr. Miladore continues to serve as a trustee for the Western Reserve Health Foundation.
Mrs. Bev Fisher, CFE
Since 2002, Mrs. Fisher has served as the licensing council board member of MCPH as the campground representative. Professionally, Mrs. Fisher joined the Canfield Fair Administration in 1990 and was named the first ever Canfield Fair Manager in 1995. Her many awards include Ohio Fair Manager and District Director of the year.
Mr. Andy Frost, III
Mr. Frost joined the Board of Health in March of 2025. Mr. Frost has spent over 38 years in public service, with a career that spans Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Law Enforcement. He recently retired as Fire Chief of the Austintown Fire Department, where he oversaw daily operations, budget development and management, and ensured the safety of both personnel and the public. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency and Assistant Director of Adult Education at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. Throughout his career, Mr. Frost has worked closely with Mahoning County Public Health and University Hospitals on a wide range of initiatives, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he helped coordinate response efforts, vaccine distribution, and public outreach. His experiences have shown him how vital public health services – such as disease prevention, health education, and environmental oversight – are to keeping communities safe and thriving. Mr. Frost’s background includes leadership in emergency planning, policy development, public safety education, grant writing and management, and collaboration with local and regional partners. He is committed to supporting the mission of Mahoning County Public Health and contributing to efforts that promote a healthier, safer community.
Dr. James Kravec, Medical Director
In February 2016, James F. Kravec, M.D., F.A.C.P. became the Medical Director of Mahoning County Public Health. Dr. Kravec also serves as the executive vice-president and regional chief clinical officer of Mercy Health Youngstown. Dr. Kravec graduated from Youngstown State University, earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed his residency in internal medicine at Summa Health Akron City Hospital. Dr. Kravec is board certified in both internal and hospice and pallative medicine. He actively practices internal medicine in the Ambulatory Care Center and is a faculty member of the internal medicine residency at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.