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Raphael M. Barishansky

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Raphael M. Barishansky is director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services for the Connecticut Department of Public Health. He previously served as chief of public health emergency preparedness and response for the Prince George’s County, Md., Health Department and as executive director of the Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council.

Barishansky holds a master's degree in public health from New York Medical College and a master's in homeland security studies from Long Island University, and he earned Certified Public Manager certification through Arizona State University. He is the author of more than 300 articles.

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