Board of Health

Meetings

6:15 p.m.
The second Thursday of every month
Health Department Building
111 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

The board generally does not meet in the months of January and July unless needed.

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Members

Name	First Date of Appointment	Current Term Expires	Position
Sam Tornatore	November 24, 2015	June 30, 2019	(County Board Member) President
Dr. Lanny Wilson, MD	September 25, 2001	June 30, 2019	Member (Vice-President)
Robert Spadoni	July 8, 2014	June 30, 2020	Member (Secretary)
Lori Bottoms	January 15, 2019	January 15, 2022	Member
Melinda Finch	July 1, 2012	June 30, 2021	Member
Dr. Nadeem Hussain, MD	October 27, 2015	June 30, 2021	Member
Robert Larsen	July 24, 2012	June 30, 2019	Member (County Board)
Dr. Uzma Mohsin Muneer, MD	January 15, 2019	January 15, 2022	Member
Dr. Lawrence Schouten, MD	June 26, 2012	June 30, 2020	Member
Charlie Thurston	March 25, 2003	June 30, 2020	Member
Dr. James Weeks, DDS	December 8, 2009	June 30, 2021	Member

Terms

Public Board members are appointed for three years.

County Board members serve one-year terms.

Appointed By

The DuPage County Chair appoints members with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation

The President receives $400 per month unless also serving in the role as a DuPage County elected official. Board members receive $200 per month. Elected officials do not receive compensation.

Qualifications

At least two members must be physicians licensed to practice medicine in Illinois and all its branches. At least one member must be a dentist licensed in Illinois. Two members must be members of the County Board. At least one member must have experience in the field of mental health.

Authority

55 ILCS 5/5-25012

Responsibilities

The Board of Health ensures that all state laws and county ordinances regarding the preservation of health are upheld through observation and enforcement. To this end, the Board of Health authorizes and executes any necessary health inspections and investigations in DuPage County.

The Board of Health also promulgates rules and regulations that set forth minimum standards for programs and performance. It is responsible for making health information readily available to the citizens of DuPage County. The DuPage County Board of Health strives to:

Prevent:
- Disability
- Illness
- Injury
Promote physical and emotional health
Protect the citizens of DuPage County from environmental risk factors