Recently Appointed Illinois Department of Public Health Director to Visit Peoria During National Public Health Week

PEORIA – All this week, National Public Health Week, April 6-12, 2015, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is visiting several communities across the state to hear from local leaders about how to improve the health of Illinois residents.
 
“Improving our public health infrastructure is vital to helping the citizens of Illinois live longer, healthier lives.  But public health cannot do it alone, especially when people are faced with challenges like poverty, poor education, housing and environmental factors,” said Director Shah.  “The public health community must expand its partnerships to collaborate with city planners, education officials, public, private and for-profit organizations – everyone who plays a role in fostering good health.  That is why I’m meeting with different officials – to help expand our partnerships and improve the lives of our citizens.”
 
“The Peoria County Board of Health is pleased to welcome Director Shah to our community and looks forward to a robust dialogue with him and our community health system stakeholders concerning the advancement of population health improvement efforts,” said Peoria County Board of Health President Joyce Harant.
 
WHAT:          Community Public Health Roundtable Discussion – Healthy Illinois Communities
 
WHO:             Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah
                            Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Greg Chance
                            Local Health Professionals and Partners
 
WHEN:          Tuesday, April 7, 2015
                            10 a.m.
 
WHERE:       Peoria City/County Health Department
                            2116 North Sheridan Road, Room 121
                            Peoria, Illinois 61604