Among its most recent activities, the12-member Board of Health has overseen the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Louisville.

“The Board of Health plays a central role in promoting and ensuring a healthier Louisville. I am honored to serve the community that I love,”Dr. Babbage said.

Dr. Babbage is a dentist in private practice at the West Louisville Dental Center and is a part-time faculty member at the UofL School of Dentistry, serving as the coordinator of diversity and inclusion.  Dr. Babbage earned her both her bachelor of science and doctor of dental medicine degrees from UofL.