Background

The Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board (CHB) was established through a Joint Powers Agreement in 1977. The Board is made up of nine members - 3 members from St. Louis County and 2 members from Carlton, Cook and Lake Counties. The Board meets 4 -5 times each year.

Board Membership

• Carlton County: Commissioner Marv Bodie and Barb Little;
• Cook County: Commissioner Janice Hall and Beverly Green;
• Lake County: Commissioner Tom Clifford, MD and Brad Alm;
• St. Louis County: Commissioner Steve O'Neil, Commissioner Mike Forsman
  and Commissioner Chris Dahlberg;

 Mission Statement

The mission of the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board is to work together to assess and address public health issues; strengthen local public health; provide fiscal and programmatic administrative oversight with the goal of
increasing effectiveness.

Vision

The Community Health Board (CHB) will enhance collaborative efforts among member counties and community partners to strengthen public health in the region and the state to achieve optimal health for all.

Community Health Board Office Staff

Director

            Julie Myhre

Julie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, a Public Health Nurse License and a Masters Degree in Public Health Nursing.

Regional ATOD Prevention Coordinator

          Laura Bennett