Leadership & Administration

The Public Health Department identifies and responds to community-wide public health issues and potential epidemics, develops health policies, enforces local ordinances and links residents to or provides a wide range of direct services. Services provided locally include health assessments and screenings, education, prevention services, case management, nursing, counseling and access to other community resources. 

The Public Health Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for all public health programs and services, ensuring they meet the community's public health needs. As the highest-ranking public health official in Oak Park, the Health Director makes key decisions, develops policies and represents the department in interactions with community stakeholders.

The Oak Park Public Health Department is one of only a small number of municipal public health departments in Illinois. All state-certified departments must complete a community health assessment and strategic plan (IPLAN) every five years.