Board of Health

Meetings

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The DuPage County Health Department will be conducting its regularly scheduled meeting of the April Board of Health via remote access in accordance with section 6 of the Governor’s March 16, 2020, Executive Order in response to COVID-19.  The public may listen and watch remotely by clicking on the following link.  The public may also submit public comments up to 15 minutes before the start of the meeting to be read and recorded in the minutes.    To submit public comment, please click here to complete the form.

  • 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.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

NameFirst Date of AppointmentCurrent Term ExpiresPosition
Sam TornatoreNovember 24, 2015June 30, 2019(County Board Member) President
Dr. Lanny Wilson, MDSeptember 25, 2001June 30, 2019Member (Vice-President)
Robert SpadoniJuly 8, 2014June 30, 2020Member (Secretary)
Lori BottomsJanuary 15, 2019January 15, 2022Member
Melinda FinchJuly 1, 2012June 30, 2021Member
Dr. Nadeem Hussain, MDOctober 27, 2015June 30, 2021Member
Robert LarsenJuly 24, 2012June 30, 2019Member (County Board)
Dr. Uzma Mohsin Muneer, MDJanuary 15, 2019January 15, 2022Member
Dr. Lawrence Schouten, MDJune 26, 2012June 30, 2020Member
Charlie ThurstonMarch 25, 2003June 30, 2020Member
Dr. James Weeks, DDSDecember 8, 2009June 30, 2021Member

Board of Health MembersTerms

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