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Skokie Board of Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 13, 2018 Present Excused Absent Mr. Abbasi Dr. Shim Dr. Werner Ms. Nickisch Duggan Trustee Bromberg Dr. Sood Ms. Moy-Wooten Dr. Prince Dr. Dave Dr. Topouzian Dr. Williams Dr. Drachler Ms. Urbanus Dr. Gaynes Mr. Usman Ms. Haido Ms. Varma Ms. Jones Dr. Vernon Mr. Pandya Susan Reisberg, Dr. Catherine Counard, Staff Visit to the Illinois Holocaust Museum led by Pat Urbanus, Docent, Skokie Board of Health Member The evening began with Board of Health members viewing the special exhibit: "Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory." A. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Dr. Drachler, Chairman. B. Approval of Board of Health Meeting Minutes, Materials Distributed: The minutes of the November 8th meeting were presented and approved. C. Presentation: Pat Urbanus, Skokie Board of Health member, Docent Illinois Holocaust Museum facilitated a discussion in the "Take a Stand" Hologram exhibit. We listened to Pinchas Gutter, Holocaust survivor present his life story. Discussion: Skillfully facilitated by Pat Urbanus, Board of Health members asked Mr. Gutter questions about his life, how he survived the concentration camps, and what legacy he would wish to leave the world. It was a fascinating and moving experience. D. Chair’s Report Dr. Drachler reported that he, Trustee Karen Grey-Keeler, and Dr. Counard attended a “hard hat tour” of the Erie/Evanston Skokie Clinic. The clinic capacity will double and will have the capacity to serve 7,000 additional patients. The ribbon cutting ceremony is slated for March 2019. E. Health Director’s Monthly Report: (a copy is attached, and was distributed during the meeting) 1. Measles concern-Orthodox Jewish Community The New York and New Jersey Orthodox Jewish communities are experiencing outbreaks of measles, after unvaccinated individuals traveled to Israel where ongoing transmission of measles is occurring. There is concern that similar outbreaks could happen in the Chicago area, and Chicago Rabbis have issued a strong statement urging vaccination to protect against measles.  In response, the Health Department sent letters to the seven Jewish Schools in Skokie, and 20 area physicians identified as providing care for children in Skokie Jewish schools. We are alerting them to the situation and urging measles vaccination as a preventative measure. 2. Resilient Families at Skokie Public Library More than 100 adults and children attended the Resilient Families event at the Skokie Public Library. This is the first of many planned conversations to introduce ACEs and trauma informed care to our community. 3. Village Food Safety Code Amended The Board of Trustees adopted the current IDPH Food Code, which references the FDA Model Food Code (a national gold standard). The new code takes effect January 1, 2019, and Skokie Food Service Establishments have been notified. F. Old/New Items of Business • Dr. Drachler announced that there will be a meeting at the Skokie ELL January 23, 2019 from 12- 1:30 p. m. to view the facility and to consider it as a potential site for a Skokie Welcome Center. Board of Health members are invited to attend. • Ashley Moy-Wooten, new Skokie Board of Health member and Individual and Major Gifts Manager for Erie Family Health Centers, will provide an overview of services and expansion plans for the Erie Family Health Center Evanston/Skokie Clinic. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Next Board of Health Meeting: January 10, 2019 7:00 p.m. Village Hall – 2nd floor Conference Rooms D & E #547464, Skokie Board of Health Meeting Minutes December 13, 2018