Board of Health

Board of Health Member Opportunity

The Board of Health is currently seeking applicants to fill an open position on the board.  

Applicants must be:

• A licensed medical physician in the state of Illinois.
• A resident of Marion County.

Anyone interested in serving must submit:

• A written notice of interest.
• A copy of their current Illinois medical physician license.

The current term will expire on November 30, 2026.

All written notices and materials must be submitted by March 6, 2026 to:

Melissa Mallow, Administrator
118 Cross Creek Boulevard
Salem IL  62881

mmallow@marionco.illinois.gov

The Marion County Board of Health consists of nine members made up of lay people and medical professionals. The Board’s objective is to provide oversight and approval of the Health Department’s policies, procedures and budgeting. It is also their goal to assure that the services provided by the Health Department best meets the needs of our community and protects and promotes public health.

Picture Dated December 2024

Pictured bottom L-R: Dr. Michael Douglas, Dr. Seth Hahs, Kendra Taylor, and Paula Strother

Pictured top row L-R:  Keith Kessler, Michael Morton, and Tom Turner

(Not pictured); Dr. Matthew Stedelin and Dr. Kyle Clark