The mission of the Iroquois County Public Health Department is to fulfill society’s interest in assuring conditions in which people can reach their maximum health potential.
1001 East Grant Street, Watseka, IL 60970
Welcome to Iroquois County Public Health!
Our Mission & Purpose
The Iroquois County Public Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of our community.
As Administrator, I am able to connect our community with essential resources that promote healthier lives every day.
It is truly an honor to lead the dedicated and engaged team of healthcare professionals that work here.
- Robin Allen, Iroquois County Public Health Administrator
Iroquois County Demographics - Who We Serve
Iroquois County, in area, ranks third in the state, being 35 miles long and 32 miles wide, and containing 1,120 square miles. Iroquois County is rich in history, natural beauty and rural life. However, like many other counties, Iroquois County faces numerous health related challenges. Along with such challenges, comes opportunity for change, improvement and collective collaboration.
As of 2022, IQuery estimates the population of Iroquois County to be 26,473. Iroquois County is home to the cities of Gilman and Watseka as well as the villages of Ashkum, Beaverville, Buckley, Chebanse, Cissna Park, Clifton, Crescent City, Danforth, Donovan, Iroquois, Loda, Martinton, Milford, Onarga, Papineau, Sheldon, Stockland, Thawville, Wellington, and Woodland.
Iroquois County is a primarily rural county with a large percentage of non-Hispanic whites.
⭐ As of 2022, the population of Iroquois County is 26,473.
⭐ 21.1% of the population is below 18 years of age.
⭐ 22.9% of the population is 65 and older.
⭐ Almost 8% of the population identifies as Hispanic
⭐ 89.3% of the population identifies as non-Hispanic white.
⭐ Rural residents comprise 82.7% of county’s population.
The Directors of Iroquois County Public Health
Director of Environmental Health - Kate Mueller
"In Environmental Health, we oversee all permitting and inspections of food establishments, private wells, and private sewage disposal systems.
My favorite thing about my job is being able to help keep the residents of Iroquois County safe from environmental borne diseases."
Director of Nursing -
Chelsea McCray
“A strong public health system is the foundation of a safe and healthy society.
I am proud to serve Iroquois County as the Director of Nursing to help all residents reach their full health potential.”
Director of Senior Services - Bethany DeWitt
"Our goal in the Senior Services Department is to deliver compassionate care coordination to our participants.
We do our best to ensure our senior citizens have access to programs that support their independence and quality of life.
I’m proud of our department's collaborative efforts with other local social service providers."
Administration Staff
Executive Assistant - Tyler Robinson
"As the Iroquois County Public Health Departments Executive Assistant, I work in tandem with our administrator on a wide variety of different projects.
In addition, as the Public Information Officer, I’m responsible for maintaining our department’s public presence in a professional manner.
I’m grateful to be in a position to help our residents reach their maximum health potential."
Financial Officer - Tina Crider-Honeycutt
"As the Financial Officer for ICPHD, I am responsible for accounting, budgeting, payroll, cash management, reporting and grant management.
I am honored to be a part of the ICPHD team and assisting in the organizations quest to serve the residents of Iroquois County."
Health Educator - Taylor Roche
"I teach valuable classes like Safe Sitter and CPR as well as educate on various health programs such as First Aid, hygiene, nutrition, handwashing, & puberty.
Through these health programs, my aim is to teach our community how to promote healthier lifestyles, avoid behaviors that risk people’s health, and spread awareness of the available health services in our community."
Clinical/Community Health Staff
Staff Nurse -
Jessica Tillman
"I chose public health nursing because it gives me the opportunity to personally serve the members of my community.
I love being a part of such an amazing group of individuals that are working together to keep our community safe and healthy."
Vision & Hearing Tech - Alissa Stevens
"By doing vision and hearing screenings at an early age, we are able to identify children with vision and hearing issues.
I love children and want to make a positive impact on children’s lives. We service all schools in Iroquois County."
Receptionist - Judy McCann
"I enjoy greeting our clients and the general public with a friendly hello, helping them obtain the general information they need, and/or directing them to the appropriate person who can help them.
I also enjoy providing office support to our dedicated team of health professionals."
Iroquois West CUSD #10 Nurse - Beth Keller
"I love the opportunity to build relationships with students and parents, while helping to promote student health and wellness.
It is great to be part of and contribute to such a positive school environment."
Watseka CUSD # 9 Nurse - Teresa Castonguay
"School nurses advocate for policies and programs that promote student health and wellbeing.
I love my role as the Unit 9 School nurse because it allows me to interact with our students and staff on a daily basis."
Environmental Health Staff
Environmental Specialist - Lauren Krumwiede
"I am passionate about Public Health because I enjoy interacting with food operators, well and septic contractors, and the public while out in the field.
I enjoy inspecting, regulating, and educating our community to ensure a healthier place for us all to live."
Senior Services Staff
Case Coordinator -
Joshua Heeren
"I enjoy working with senior citizens and being a Care Coordinator in the Senior Services at the Iroquois County Public Health Department.
Being able to connect seniors with resources and assist them to remain independent in their own homes is very satisfying."
Case Coordinator -
Danielle Walls
"I’ve worked in the Community Care Program since 2017, and while our services greatly benefit the lives of our seniors, my life has also benefited from those I’ve worked with over the years.
What I love most about my job is simply being able to help seniors who live in our communities."
Emergency Preparedness Director
Emergency Preparedness Director - Scott Anderson
"As the Emergency Preparedness Director, it is my responsibility to ensure the Health Department employees are ready to handle any type of emergency situation. From a communicable disease outbreak to mass casualty events - and everything in between, I prepare plans and exercises that make certain your Health Department employees are ready and capable of providing their assistance should any crisis arise. During a major emergency, I work closely with the Incident Commander and provide Health Department support to bring the situation to a rapid and successful conclusion.
My favorite part of this job is the challenge of designing and writing fictional situations that provide our staff with realistic scenarios that will test their knowledge and abilities in the form of exercises and drills."