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| Title | Health, State Board of |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/board.htm |
| Contact Name | Cleatia Bowen |
| Contact Title | Legislative Liaison, IDPH |
| Contact Phone | 217-782-6187 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board advises department director on public health policy, emergencies, and control of health hazards; reviews department rules and program proposals; recommends solutions to public health issues. |
| Term | 3 years, and until a replacement is appointed |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Compensation | $150 per diem not to exceed $10,000 per year, plus expenses |
| Qualifications | Legal residents of Illinois. One member age 60 or over. |
| Composition |
20 appointed by Governor - 5 licensed physicians - 1 from medical school facility - 1 certified in preventive medicine - 1 engaged in private practice - 2 non-specified - 1 dentist - 1 environmental health practitioner - 1 local public health administrator - 1 local board of health member - 1 registered nurse - 1 optometrist - 1 veterinarian - 1 public health academician - 1 health care industry representative - 1 non-profit public interest representative - 1 business community representative - 2 citizens at large - 1 chiropractic physician - 1 physical therapist |
| Chair | Elected by board |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 5/5-565, 605 (Public Act 096-0455) |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adkins, Julie | 11/01/2014 | 06/26/2012 | Governor | Member, Registered Nurse | Franklin |
| Banaszynski, David | 11/01/2014 | 06/26/2012 | Governor | Member, Environmental Health Practitioner | McHenry |
| Basu, Pat | 11/01/2015 | 06/26/2012 | Governor | Member, Citizen-at-large | DuPage |
| Conrad, Valarie | 02/15/2016 | 02/15/2013 | Governor | Member, Optometrist | Cook |
| Forys, Victor | 11/01/2015 | 11/06/2009 | Governor | Member, Physician - Non-specified | Cook |
| Girotti, Jorge A | 11/01/2013 | 11/16/2009 | Governor | Member, Citizen-at-Large | DuPage |
| Herrmann, John | 11/01/2015 | 02/15/2013 | Governor | Member, Veterinarian | Stephenson |
| Hutchison, Kevin | 11/01/2014 | 11/06/2009 | Governor | Member, Local Public Health Administrator | St. Clair |
| Lopez, Carolyn C. | 11/01/2015 | 06/26/2012 | Governor | Member, Local Board of Health Representative | Cook |
| Margolis, Fred | 11/01/2014 | 02/15/2013 | Governor | Member, Dentist | Lake |
| McCurdy, David | 11/01/2014 | 06/01/2002 | Governor | Member, Health Care Industry Rep. | DuPage |
| Orgain, Javette | 11/01/2015 | 11/16/2009 | Governor | Member, Public Health Academician | Cook |
| Orris, Peter | 11/01/2015 | 02/01/2006 | Governor | Member, Physician - Preventative Medicine | Cook |
| Phelan, Karen | 11/01/2013 | 11/16/2009 | Governor | Member, Business Community Rep. | Cook |
| Sahloul, Mohammed Zaher | 11/01/2013 | 11/06/2009 | Governor | Member, Non-Profit Public Interest Representative | Cook |
| Sanders, Babette | 08/12/2013 | 08/12/2010 | Governor | Member, Physical Therapist | Cook |
| Schnack, Monica | 08/12/2013 | 08/12/2010 | Governor | Member, Chiropractic Physician | McLean |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Phsyician - Medical School | None | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Physician - Private Practice | None | ||
| Vega, Tim | 11/01/2015 | 06/01/2006 | Governor | Member, Physician - Non-specified | Peoria |