Board of Health
The Montgomery County Health Department is managed by a twelve member Board of Health who is appointed by the Chairman of the Montgomery County Board. Each appointed member serves without compensation, and consists of at least two Board Certified Physicians, one Dentist, who are all licensed by the State of Illinois and who reside in Montgomery County. In addition, one member of the County Board is appointed to serve with all remaining members chosen to serve from the community at large. The Board of Health meets quarterly.
Current Board Members:
Patricia Whitworth, M.D. President and County Board Representative
Jerry Wesley
Phillip Johnson, M.D.
Rick Robbins
Brenda Johnson, R.N.
Brian Cady, M.D.
Pam Johnson, R.N.
Theresa Rapp, R.N.
Ross Billiter, M.D.
Robert Hamm, D.D.S
Taryn Markezich
Lauren Fuller
- Audit Reports
- County Budgets
2025 Meeting Dates
January 21, 2025 (Litchfield)
April 15, 2025 (Hillsboro)
July 15, 2025 (Hillsboro)
October 21, 2025 (Hillsboro)
2023 Meeting Minutes
2022 Meeting Minutes
Corporate Compliance
To report allegations of fraud or abuse of Montgomery County Health Department property or resources, you may anonymously e-mail the Corporate Compliance Officer by following this link: