Dr. Anton Bizzell Joins DB Consulting Group, Inc.

September 2007

Press Release

Dr. Anton Bizzell Joins DB Consulting Group as Vice President for Health and Clinical Services

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Sabrina Jordan
301-589-4020
sjordan@dbconsultinggroup.com

Silver Spring, Maryland, September 12, 2007 – Diversified Business Consulting Group, Inc., (DB) an experienced 8(a) and HUBZone certified small business consulting firm that serves Federal and private sector clients, announces the expansion of its management team with the addition of Anton Bizzell, M.D., as Vice President for Health and Clinical Services. In his role at DB, he will provide leadership, strategic vision, and executive management for the Health and Clinical Services Division.

Dr. Bizzell brings over 15 years of combined clinical, research, health services, policy and management experiences with various private and public organizations and agencies with in the US Department of Health and Human Service, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Most of his career has been spent on public health issues related to access and quality of medical, substance abuse and behavioral health services. He has extensive experience in collaborating and interacting with health professional and community organizations as well as expert knowledge in identifying and treating medical diseases in the fields of primary care, mental health and substance abuse.

Dr. Bizzell most recently served as a Medical Officer at SAMHSA and prior to that with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), one of the institutes comprising the NIH. While at SAMHSA, he examined issues surrounding the therapeutic use, misuse and abuse of prescription drugs as well as worked in partnership with other Federal agencies, State governments, medical organizations, community coalitions, law enforcement agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other groups that were committed to ensuring the appropriate use of prescription drugs and to curtailing the misuse and abuse of such medications. As the former Medical Officer for NIAAA, he provided expert scientific, clinical, and administrative support for research and educational projects and activities related to the Institute’s initiatives to address physician and other allied health professions continuing education, screening and early intervention and related special projects in health disparities and other areas.

Dr. Bizzell earned both his Doctorate of Medicine and Bachelors of Arts in Biology from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed his postgraduate training in Family Medicine at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. Shortly after completing his residency he joined the Howard University faculty in the Department of Community Health and Family Practice. Dr. Bizzell continues to serve on various local and national boards including serving as the Chair of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated’s Health and Wellness Committee.

"Dr. Bizzell’s clinical, research, policy and health services experience with governmental agencies, medical and community organizations will be invaluable assets to DB Consulting and the clients we serve," said Gerald Boyd, Jr., President and CEO of DB Consulting. “His expertise in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, community and family medicine and medical education further strengthens our expertise in the delivery of quality health care services and products for our clients.”

For more information, please contact us at (301) 589-4020 or email info@dbconsultinggroup.com

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	September 2007 Press Release Dr. Anton Bizzell Joins DB Consulting Group as Vice President for Health and Clinical Services For Immediate Release Contact: Sabrina Jordan 301-589-4020 sjordan@dbconsultinggroup.com Silver Spring, Maryland, September 12, 2007 – Diversified Business Consulting Group, Inc., (DB) an experienced 8(a) and HUBZone certified small business consulting firm that serves Federal and private sector clients, announces the expansion of its management team with the addition of Anton Bizzell, M.D., as Vice President for Health and Clinical Services. In his role at DB, he will provide leadership, strategic vision, and executive management for the Health and Clinical Services Division. Dr. Bizzell brings over 15 years of combined clinical, research, health services, policy and management experiences with various private and public organizations and agencies with in the US Department of Health and Human Service, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Most of his career has been spent on public health issues related to access and quality of medical, substance abuse and behavioral health services. He has extensive experience in collaborating and interacting with health professional and community organizations as well as expert knowledge in identifying and treating medical diseases in the fields of primary care, mental health and substance abuse. Dr. Bizzell most recently served as a Medical Officer at SAMHSA and prior to that with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), one of the institutes comprising the NIH. While at SAMHSA, he examined issues surrounding the therapeutic use, misuse and abuse of prescription drugs as well as worked in partnership with other Federal agencies, State governments, medical organizations, community coalitions, law enforcement agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other groups that were committed to ensuring the appropriate use of prescription drugs and to curtailing the misuse and abuse of such medications. As the former Medical Officer for NIAAA, he provided expert scientific, clinical, and administrative support for research and educational projects and activities related to the Institute’s initiatives to address physician and other allied health professions continuing education, screening and early intervention and related special projects in health disparities and other areas. Dr. Bizzell earned both his Doctorate of Medicine and Bachelors of Arts in Biology from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed his postgraduate training in Family Medicine at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. Shortly after completing his residency he joined the Howard University faculty in the Department of Community Health and Family Practice. Dr. Bizzell continues to serve on various local and national boards including serving as the Chair of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated’s Health and Wellness Committee. "Dr. Bizzell’s clinical, research, policy and health services experience with governmental agencies, medical and community organizations will be invaluable assets to DB Consulting and the clients we serve," said Gerald Boyd, Jr., President and CEO of DB Consulting. “His expertise in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, community and family medicine and medical education further strengthens our expertise in the delivery of quality health care services and products for our clients.” For more information, please contact us at (301) 589-4020 or email info@dbconsultinggroup.com Click here to return to the homepage.	Corporate Headquarters 8403 Colesville Road 10th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 589-4020 Fax: (301) 589-4122 Click here for more locations Email info@dbconsultinggroup.com Career Center Click here to see current jobs available.

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