During her tenure as the Palm Beach County Health Director , Malecki played a key role in responding to bioterrorism risks during the 2001 anthrax attacks at American Media in Boca Raton , Florida . On October 2 , 2001 , Robert Stephens , photo editor for the supermarket tabloid publishing company , was admitted to JFK Medical Center , where an initial diagnosis of possible anthrax was made by Dr. Larry Bush , his attending physician . Multiple tests were rapidly conducted by county and state labs , and ultimately by the CDC in Atlanta ; meanwhile , Mr. Stevens 's condition worsened , and he died October 5 . On October 7 , Dr. Malecki quarantined the company 's building following this suspicious death , citing anthrax as the cause even though some federal and state officials disagreed . Malecki helped start a Healthy Care program , where nurses provide in-home counseling to pregnant women and continued health guidance after the birth . She also helped create a Comprehensive AIDS Program , which provides clinical care , dental care and housing assistance to people with HIV/AIDS
2001 anthrax attacks
2001 anthrax attacks
Jean Malecki