Dr.
Joann Schaefer – Director
Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure
Dr. Schaefer was appointed as Chief Medical Officer in September 2005 and reappointed July 1, 2007, along with becoming the Director of the Division of Public Health. Prior to that, she was a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Creighton University Medical School and saw patients at her office in Omaha.
Dr. Schaefer is responsible for the regulation of health care facilities and professionals in Nebraska. She also oversees many statewide efforts in the increasing the public’s health.
Dr. Schaefer previously served as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for three years. She coordinated the bioterrorism grant, as well as chaired the Child Death Review Team.
Dr. Schaefer received her MD from Creighton University. She is Board Certified in Family Practice. She finished her undergraduate degree at California State University Fullerton with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.
Dr. Schaefer was awarded Physician of the Year in 2004 by the Nebraska Medical Association. She has also been noted as distinguished alumni of California State University Fullerton.
