The Winnebago County Board of Health is a nine member board, appointed by the County Executive, with County Board and citizen representation. The Board assesses public health needs and advocates for the provision of reasonable and necessary public health services. The board develops policies and provides leadership that fosters local involvement and commitment, which emphasizes public health needs and advocates for equitable distribution of public health resources and complementary private activities commensurate with public health needs. The WI Department of Health Services provides more information regarding Boards of Health in Wisconsin here.
Board of Health meetings are typically held at 7:30am on the 3rd Friday of odd-numbered months. View past meeting minutes here & upcoming meetings here.
Our Board of Health terms last two years. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Health, please email health@winnebagocountywi.gov for information about openings.
Board Members
Name |
Representation |
Term |
ChairmanRachel Youngquist |
Supervisor District 29 |
Appointed 7/22 Exp. |
Vice-ChairmanRalph Harrison |
Supervisor District 31 |
Appointed 4/22 Exp. |
SecretaryMike Norton |
Supervisor District 20 |
Appointed Exp. 7/1/20 |
MemberRalph Harrison |
Supervisor District |
Appointed Exp. |
MemberKaren Powers |
Supervisor District 25 |
Re-appointed 4/22 Exp. |
MemberLois Gruetzmacher |
Community Member |
Appointed 10/20 Exp. 10/1/22 |
MemberDr. Paula McNiel |
Community Member Nurse |
Appointed Exp. |
MemberToby Vanden Heuvel |
Community Member |
Appointed 10/20 Exp. 10/22 |
MemberEric Smiltneek |
Community Member |
Appointed 4/22 Exp. |
