Background
Ellison, Joan Helinski was born on April 1, 1948 in Greenport, New York, United States. Daughter of John Stanley and Victoria Ann H.
Ellison, Joan Helinski was born on April 1, 1948 in Greenport, New York, United States. Daughter of John Stanley and Victoria Ann H.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Russell Sage College, 1970; Master in Public Health, University of Michigan, 1973.
Nurse community health, Westchester County Health Department, White Plains, New York, 1970-1972;
supervising public health nurse, Westchester County Health Department, White Plains, New York, 1973-1979;
director patient services, Livingston County Health Department, Mount Morris, New York, 1979-1987;
public health director, Livingston County Health Department, Mount Morris, New York, since 1979. Board directors Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency, since 1983. Advisory council Prenatal-Perinatal council New York State Health Department, 1983-1989.
Executive Committee Genesee Affiliate New York Public Health Association, 1981-1985, treasurer 1981-1985, president 1985-1989. Chair Livingston County Emergency Medical Services Committee, 1981-1989.
Member Livingston County Youth Board, 1979-1984. Maternal and child health advisory block grant council New York State Health Department, since 1983. Co-chairman Monroe-Livingston Maternal-Infant health action group, 1985-1987.
Member Health Futures for Rochester Indiana Citizens Commission, 1986-1991. Member of New York State Nurses Association (district 2), American Nurses assosiation, New York State Public Health Association, American Public Health Association.
Married Robert Ross Ellison, May 31, 1986. Children: Robert Ross Junior, Eustacia.