McDonough County Interagency Council Meeting Minutes February ...

McDONOUGH COUNTY INTERAGENCY COUNCIL
McDonough County Health Department
Minutes: February 20, 2013
IN ATTENDANCE:
Alternatives for the Older Adult
Birthright
CASA
CYFS
DHS-DRS
Early Beginnings
First Presbyterian Church
Grand Prairie Assisted Living
Housing Authority of McDonough County
IIRA-WIU and Eagleview BOD
Immanuel Lutheran Church
McDonough County Health Department
MCUSD #185
MDH-Day Health
MDH-Physician Services
Mosaic
NCBHS
PACT Headstart
Salvation Army
SRC
The Samaritan Well
U of I Extension
United Way
Western Illinois HHC and Managed Home Services
WIA
WIRC-CAA Victim Services
WIU-AOD Resource Center
WIU-Beu Health Center
WIU-Social Work Dept.
Joshua Fink
Gloria Hurr
Amber Beaview, Vicki Duba
Amber Clark, Brenden Awkrom
Brian Davenport
Tammy McIlhenny, Kate McGruder
William Wetzel
Kayla Daudelin
Bill Jacobs, Rachel Lester
Mary Jane Clark
Rev. Mike Burdick
Lynette Cale
Kelly Carpenter, Ellie Zoerink,
Sarah Milhouse
Chris Dace
Laci Zurek, Liza Mumford, Sarah Kearley
Maggie Brooks
Sarah Baca, Vicki Hill, Megan Fabry,
Jennifer Cordes
Janet Young
Danielle Medtson, Cynthia Stiffler
Cara Allen, Kelly Severs
Jill Beck
Brenda Suydam
Ann Chenoweth
Diane Mayfield
Rikki Johnson
JoAnn Hairston-Jones
Kathy Perone
Kelly Jameson

PANEL DISCUSSION: Mary Jane Clark, IIRA-WIU and Eagleview Board of Directors, and Lynette Cale from
the McDonough County Health Department spoke with the group about the closure of Eagleview Health Services in
Macomb. Dental service will close April 11 th and medical service will discontinue June 30 th . The two discussed the
factors leading to the closure of the Macomb site, and plans for the future.
Cuts to adult Medicaid benefits and the absence of FQHC grant funds left the Macomb facility unable to financially
support a successful program. Although there is optimism that medical services will be absorbed by MDH, the loss
of oral care is significant for our community.
Each year, Eagleview had 5000 dental encounters, the max capacity for the program. In order to bridge the gap that
will be lost once dental services are closed, the McDonough County Health Department is working to develop a plan
to provide dental services in McDonough County. Health departments in neighboring counties already provide
dental care so this won’t be a huge shift in service. However, there is a lot of variability in what it will cost the
Health Department to take on this task.
Eagelview is financially responsible for the lease of it’s building for the next 5 years, unless they can sub-let. The
Health Department discussed an interest in utilizing that space for dental but it is far too soon to make any plans.
There are several factors, and financial hurdles, that have to be addressed before any specific plans can develop.
Dental services are known to be the most expensive to open, so space is but one variable in this equation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Don’t forget, 2013 dues are due. Cost is $5.00 per person. Please make payment to Jill
Beck, Treasurer.
If you have information you would like posted in the minutes, please complete a pink sheet and turn it in to Rachel at
the next IAC meeting. Please remember to include agency and your name on the sheet. Thank you so much!!
ROUND TABLE SHARING:
County Quality of Life YOUTH Task Force - Rev. Mike Burdick: We invite you to nominate any youth (any
age, individually or as a group) for recognition of outstanding contributions to the quality of life in our county.
Documents for nominations have already been sent out via the interagency list-serve by Bill Jacobs, and can be
obtained from John Meixner (ROE), or me at mhburdick@gmail.com. Deadline is March 29.
Early Beginnings: Early Beginnings is currently collaborating with area Pre-K programs in doing screenings with
children 2 months – 33 months. If you have children that need to be screened for developmental progress, contact
the appropriate Elementary Schools for screening dates or call Kate from Early Beginnings at 309-836-5775 ext.
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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Volunteers Needed!!! Informational meeting, March 4 th at 5:30, at
the First Presbyterian Church, located on Carroll Street (Across from the YMCA), in Macomb. Training: April 4 th –
May 9 th .
First Presbyterian Church, William Wetzel: “Food for Thought After School Program” is free and open to
children ages 5-12 (K- 6 th Grade) on Fridays from 3:30-5:30pm when school is in session.
PACT Head Start: Currently taking applications for our center, ages 0-5, and home based program. Always in
need of volunteers in the program.
Grand Prairie Assisted Living, Kayla Daudelin: Tentative opening date, April 1 st . 40 new apartments (22 1-bed
and 18 studio) available to persons 65 and older. Private pay and Medicaid accepted. Grand Prairie provides 3
meals/day, medication assistance, transportation, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. Stop
by Grand Prairie on Sunday, May 5 th from 11a.m. – 2p.m. for “Memories Down Meadow Lark Lane.” This program
is open to the public. Food, music, a bouncy house…it will be fun for all!!

WIRC: CAA still has LIHEAP funds available. Stop by the Macomb American Legion on April 13 th for Victim
Services Annual fundraiser “Rock Against Rape” Enjoy a night of great music and fellowship with friends in support
of a great cause. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door.
United Way: March is Causal Day for United Way. Please consider earmarking casual day donations to the United
Way. Thursday, March 28 th : UW Annual Award Lunch at Spoon River College Outreach, 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.,
$15.00 per person. Italian buffet and brownie bar. Everyone welcome!!
Samaritan Well: June 29 , 2013 is the 13 th annual John Bliven walk/run sponsored by the Samaritan Well. Need
volunteers and sponsors. Call Cynthia Stiffler for more information. (309) 837-3357.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Rachel Lester
The next I.A.C. meeting will be
Wednesday, March 20th at 9:00 a.m.
at the McDonough County Health Department.