Board of Health — Skokie, IL
Date: 2017-03-09

Skokie Board of Health
 Thursday March 9, 2017

 Illinois Holocaust Museum
 7:00 p.m.


 AGENDA
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 I. Call to Order


 II. Approval of Minutes



 III. Chair’s Report



 IV. Director’s Monthly Report



 V. Old/New Items of Business




 VI. NOTE APRIL MEETING LOCATION:

 Thursday, April 13, 2017

 Catherine A. Counard, MD, MPH
 David Clough, MPA
 Skokie Health Department

 Community Health Plan Update

 7:00 p.m.
 Skokie Village Hall
 2nd Floor Conference Rooms D & E




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Skokie Board of Health
 March 9th, 2017

Present Absent Excused
Mr. Abbasi Ms. Topouzian Mr. Nidetz Dr. Dave
Dr. Drachler Ms. Urbanus Dr. Prince Dr. Gaynes
Ms. Jones Thorne Dr. Usman Dr. Polin Dr. Sood
Ms. Nickisch Duggan Dr. Varma Dr. Williams
Mr. Pandya Dr. Vernon
Dr. Shim Dr. Werner

Dr. Catherine Counard, Director of Health
Mr. David Clough, Staff

For the March 9th, 2017 meeting the Skokie Board of Health attended the Skokie Cares meeting at the
Illinois Holocaust Museum. The Board participated in the guided discussions based on three questions:

1. How can we build stronger networks and partnerships that include people and organizations of all
cultures, faiths, and backgrounds?
2. How can we engage families and kids in welcoming everyone to the community?
3. How can we welcome and build relationships with our neighbors and fellow residents?

Following the discussion the Board held a brief meeting.

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 7:26 p.m. by Dr. Drachler, Chairman.

Approval of Minutes – Minutes from the February meeting were reviewed and approved.

Chair’s Report
Dr. Drachler urged board members to RSVP for the upcoming Village “Boards and Commissions”
dinner.

Health Director’s Monthly Report – a copy of the report is attached
Highlights included:
 • Marching against racism with the Morton Grove Mosque
 • Historic Women’s March in Washington D.C. on January 21st
 • Skokie Welcomes Everyone campaign
 • Supporting the Affordable Care Act with letters to Governor Rauner and Congress

Dr. Counard discussed the state’s budget crisis and how it was presented by local elected officials at the
Turning Point Town Hall. An overflowing crowd of community members, expressed grave concern
about maintaining mental health, behavioral health and community support services in Illinois, and asked
very tough questions and demanding answers. Ms. Urbanus asked how the Town Hall meeting was
advertised in the community. Dr. Counard stated that she received an e-mail alert, but was not sure how
else the event was advertised. She believed that information was posted at the Skokie Public Library, and
likely other venues.
Old Business:

Dr. Counard reported that the updated dental referral sheet has been completed. A copy is attached.
Many thanks again to Dr. Williams for persuading additional Skokie dentists to assist with providing care
for people who do not have dental insurance. It makes a difference!


New Business:

No new business.

Meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM




PLEASE NOTE THURSDAY APRIL 13 MEETING LOCATION:

 HARKEN HEALTH CLINIC
 5540 TOUHY AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60077
 (847) 410-1821
 7:00 pm




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