215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI  54903-1130
2nd Floor, Room 201
236-5030

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BOARD OF HEALTH

In 1995, the Common Council appointed members to a newly formed Board of Health.   The Board, which has five members and two alternates, receives staff support from the Health Division.  The Board meets bi-monthly and is responsible for assuring enforcement of state public health statutes and acts in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to the Common Council regarding local health-related issues.

CURRENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS:
Dr. Barbara Strand – Chair, Affinity Medical Group
Jamie Bonell, CFNP, APNP, Aurora Medical Group
Burk Tower - Council Representative
Christine Kniep, UW-Extension
Susan Panek, United Way
Stan Kline- Alternate
Mardell Sowers – Alternate

MEETINGS: 
Bi-monthly, Last Wednesday of the month, 7:30 a.m.

NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 
Four (4) members, Two (2) alternates, One (1) Council Member

TERMS: 
Three years

STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: 
Health Director

COMPENSATION: 
None

HEALTH OFFICER:
Health Director - Paul Spiegel

MISSION

The Health Services Division is the official health agency of the City of Oshkosh and is responsible for prevention of disease, promotion of wellness, and provision of a healthful and safe environment. The Health Division provides services to the community in these main program areas:

• Environmental Health Services
• Public Health Nursing Services
• Public Health Laboratory Services
• Weights and Measures Services
• Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Activities