David Ginsburg
Mr. Ginsburg is currently the Assistant Chief with the Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section (CPNS) of the California Department of Health Services (CDHS). In this position he oversees the local programs, California 5 a Day Campaigns and the communication programs of the section. Previous to this position Mr. Ginsburg was the Chief of the Health Education Section of the Office of Family Planning in the Department. He coordinated the Partnership for Responsible Parenting – Pregnancy Prevention Media Campaign and the Male Involvement and Information and Education Community intervention projects. Prior to coming to the Office of Family Planning, Mr. Ginsburg was Chief of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCC) in the Department’s Cancer Detection Section, where he oversaw the largest breast and cervical cancer screening program in the nation.
Through his 15 years in working with the Department in Chronic Disease Programs Mr. Ginsburg has provided leadership in the development and implementation of important public health initiatives. He has had an interest in women’s health issues, cancer control and education, and working to improve health care opportunities for the under-served populations. His other professional activities include: Executive Director of the American Cancer Society, Tulare County; and Health Education Specialist, Migrant Education, Merced County.
Mr. Ginsburg holds a Bachelors degree from Occidental College in psychology and biology and a Masters in Public Health from San Jose State University. He also received an international fellowship to study Hospices and terminal care institutions in Great Britain.