County Health Department hires new director

Posted on December 14, 2017

*The McLean County Health Department has hired a director with over 20 years of experience in public health. (WJBC File Photo)*

By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department has appointed Camille Rodriguez as its new director.

Rodriguez has spent more than 20 years working with health and human services programs at both state and local levels. She previously served as Director of the Bureau of Community Health Promotion for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Division of Public Health and has worked with the Office of the Executive Inspector General in Springfield. Rodriguez will succeed Cathy Coverston Anderson, who has filled the role of interim director since former director, Walt Howe, retired in February. Anderson will resume the roles of Director of Community Health Services and Assistant Administrator.

Rodriguez said she’s excited to begin working with the staff of the McLean County Health Department.

“I am eager to begin the new year and to lead the passionate and dedicated public health team at the McLean County Health Department,” Rodriguez explained. “Looking forward, I am equally committed to building new partnerships and collaboratives that position us to meet the changing needs and priorities of McLean County so that all residents have a chance of living a healthy life.”

Rodriguez will be relocating to McLean County. Her first day in the position will be January 3.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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