Administrative and board of Health

Public Health Administrator

Welcome to the Lawrence County Health Department website! 

Please take a moment to look around our site, as we have data on the county's health status, information about our programs and services, educational materials and the latest public health bulletins and alerts.

The work of the Lawrence County Health Department has never been more important. Our mission is to improve the health of the community by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care.

Welcome to the Lawrence County Health Department Website! 

Please take a moment to look around our site, as we have data on the county's health status, information about our programs and services, educational materials, and the latest public health bulletins and alerts. If there is something you would like to see that is not here, let us know and we may be able to help.

The work of the Lawrence County Health Department has never been more important. Our mission is to improve the health of the community by preventing disease, promoting wellness, and ensuring access to needed health care. To accomplish this, we at the Public Health Department work with a broad range of individuals and organizations to meet the needs of our community, including:

  • Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease
  • Protecting against environmental hazards
  • Preventing injuries
  • Encouraging healthy behaviors
  • Ensuring that health services are available for those who need them

Our range of responsibilities is vast – investigating disease outbreaks, conducting health education campaigns, inspecting food establishments, working with high-risk mothers and children, operating health clinics for the underserved, staffing medical clinics during public health emergencies, and providing immunizations to individuals of all ages. Please explore our website and take advantage of the information it contains. We welcome your ideas on how we can improve our services and provide you with the information that you need. We face many challenges, but we will continue to strive to give everyone the opportunity to live a healthy life.

Yours in health,

Amy Marley

Public Health Administrator

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BOARD OF HEALTH

Bob Christy, President
Bob Christy, President
Julie Hayes
Julie Hayes
Cindy David, Vice President
Cindy David, Vice President
Tanna McCullough
Tanna McCullough
Susan Gher, Secretary
Susan Gher, Secretary
Judy Phipps
Judy Phipps
Sandy Diggs, Treasurer
Sandy Diggs, Treasurer
Daniel Shinkle
Daniel Shinkle
Janet Benson
Janet Benson
Dr. Rachel Winters
Dr. Rachel Winters

Board members not pictured:

  • Dr. Jerri A. Boughan-Rusch

The Illinois Public At 97-609 Compensation Posting Requirement applies to employers participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund to list the total Compensation Package for each employee making over $75,000 per year.

LCHD Compensation

DEI Statement
At the Lawrence County Health Department, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that respects the diversity of our community, employees, and stakeholders. We firmly believe that embracing diversity, promoting equity, and ensuring inclusion are essential for achieving our mission of promoting and protecting the health and well-being of all individuals in Lawrence County. We recognize and value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to our organization. The LCHD is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and embraces diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, and veteran status. We hold ourselves accountable to these principles and are committed to regularly assessing our progress, addressing any gaps, and implementing strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Lawrence County Health Department. By embracing diversity, promoting equity, and ensuring inclusion, we believe we can better serve the needs of our community and advance health equity for all individuals in Lawrence County.