Office Assistant Margaret Leahr was hired as Project Assistant in June 2008. She assisted in all areas related to implementation of the HRSA Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant. She currently provides clerical support for PCCHP. Margaret is a Pike County native and lives in Chambersburg with her family. She brings a wealth of skills and enthusiasm to the Partnership!   Email Margaret at info@pikehealthpartnership.org

Patricia McIntosh, Illini Community Health Care Foundation Patricia currently serves the Steering Committee Treasurer. Illini Community Health Care Foundation (ICHCF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization incorporated into the State of Illinois in January 2003. ICHCF supports health and human services organizations or entities that enhance the quality of life and well-being in Pike County by awarding grant funding toward health related projects, services, and educational endeavors. The Foundation recognizes that health encompasses overall quality of life, mental and physical well-being and is directly impacted by access to services and programs regardless of stage of life, economic circumstances and physical limitations. ICHCF is the only foundation dedicated to serving the health and wellness needs of Pike County. Patricia is the Executive Director of the ICHCF which has a current operating budget of approximately $160,000.  Patricia brings over 25 years of experience in organizational management (for profit and non-profit), grant management, fund development, and foundation related programs. ICHCF currently provides a dual service to the Partership.  Along with being one of the Partnership Steering Committee organizations, the Foundation also serves as fiscal sponsor for the Partnership. As fiscal sponsor for PCCHP, ICHCF will insure that the Partnership follows best practices in financial administration and that grant funds are used according to the grant guidelines and accounted for accurately. Email Patricia at ichcf@aol.com

Jennfier Mowen, University of Illinois Extension, Pike County Unit Jennifer currently serves as Chair of the Partnership Steering Committee. The University of Illinois Extension, Pike County Unit offers educational programs in five broad areas: Healthy Society. Food Security and Safety. Environmental Stewardship. Sustainable and Profitable Food Production and Marketing Systems. Enhancing Youth, Family, and Community Well-being. Jennifer serves as County Extension Director of the U of I Extension, Pike County.  She will assist with supervision of the Partnership administration.  Jennifer has 9 years experience in Planning and Development with the U of I Extension and holds a Masters Degree in Economics. Email Jennifer at jmowen@uiuc.edu

Connie Schroeder, Illini Community Hospital Illini Community Hospital is licensed as a Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds and an array of inpatient and outpatient services. It employs a majority of health care professionals in the area. Connie is President and CEO of Illini Community Hospital. She has a Masters Degree in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Business. Connie has 14 years experience in health care administration. Email Connie at cschroeder@illinihospital.org

Katherine Rowles, Illini Community Hospital Katherine Rowles has held a position on the PCCHP Steering Committee for 2 years and currently is the Secretary for the PCCHP. She is the Manger of Nursing Services for Illini Community Hospital and is responsible for duties as Director of Nursing, Employee Health and Infection Control. She has been in nursing for over 30 years, with the past 20 years being at Illini Community Hospital. She has experience in the Intensive Care Unit, Surgery, Emergency Room, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Physician Clinic Nursing and Care Link Coordinator (installing emergency response systems like Life Line). Katherine has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Email Katherine at krowles@illinihospital.org

Anita Andress, Pike County Health Department Anita currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Steering Committee. The Pike County Health Department (PCHD) is the local public health agency. PCHD provides basic and safety net programs in public health: WICF. Family Case Management. Family Planning. Diabetes Prevention and Control. numerous other health promotion programs. In addition, PCHD provides the only Medicare certified Home Health Agency located in Pike County. The following mandated public health programs area also provided by PCHD: Environmental Health programs (potable water, food safety and nuisance control). Communicable Disease Surveillance, Prevention and Control. Anita is Administrator of the PCHD.  She is a registered nurse with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing and 15 years experience in public health. Email Anita at aandress@pikecoilhealth.org

Jan Bleich, Pike County Health Department Jan was the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Need (IPLAN) Coordinator for Pike County Health Department when the idea for establishing the Pike County Community Health Partnership first evolved. Jan was the first PCCHP "coordinator" and the first Chair of the PCCHP Steering Committee. Currently, Jan is the Assistant Director of Nursing and Community Health Promotion Coordinator for Pike County Health Department. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and over 30 years experience working in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, schools, home health and public health. In her current role, Jan has developed extensive grant writing and grant management abilities, as well as development, promotion, and marketing of various health initiatives. Email Jan at jbleich@pikecoilhealth.org

Katie Wilson, Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois (MHCWI), Pike County site, provides mental health services for the residents of Pike County. Services include a sheltered workshop for developmentally disabled adults, substance abuse and prevention treatment programs, and other mental health services. Katie is Associate Director of MHCWI.  She has a Master of Science Degree, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and has 12 years experience in mental health. Email Katie at kwilson@mhcwi.org

Karen Epley, Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois Karen is the Developmental Training Supervisor for the MHCWI-Pike West site.  She has a Master's Degree in counseling, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and has 10 years experience in mental health. Email Karen at kepley@mhcwi.org

Brenda Middendorf, Two Rivers RC&D

Two Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Area (RC&D) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to bring about economic improvement through the development of the natural resources, provide for environmental protection and help solve the social concerns of the area. In the past year, Two Rivers RC&D has completed 19 projects for a total cost of $608,816. Since 1972, the Two Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Board of Directors has completed over 360 projects, totaling a value of more than $45 million dollars. These funds were obtained from federal, state, and local units of governments, as well as private sources. For every dollar appropriated by Congress, the Two Rivers RC&D has leveraged an average of $14 from other sources to support economic development in our home communities. The Two Rivers RC&D Area provides service to Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Pike and Schuyler Counties. Brenda Middendorf, Program Manager, has over 30 years experience in non-profit management and is responsible for grant writing, grant oversight and fund management for the Two Rivers RC&D Area. Email Brenda at bmiddendorf@2riversrcd.org

Susan Bowen, PACT Headstart Susan Bowen is the Health Coordinator for Parent and Child Together (PACT) for West Central Illinois. PACT is a local not-for-profit corporation providing health and human services to young children and their families. It is the permanent Grantee for Head Start and Early Head Start programs Brown, Pike, Hancock, Schuyler, Cass Scott, McDonough and rural Adams counties. The mission of the agency is to provide a comprehensive program of educational, health, and social services to children and their families which promotes self esteem and self sufficiency. PACT serves approximately 90 children and families in Pike County. Susan has been with the agency for 30 years, serving as Health Coordinator for the past 24 years. As Health Coordinator she is responsible for assisting direct service staff in assessing, planning and delivery of health services to PACT families. She carries the overall responsibility for compliance with Health, Mental Health, and Nutrition performance standards. Email Susan at subowen@pactheadstart.com