NORTH SHORE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH The North Shore Board of Health, with representatives from each of the seven North Shore communities (Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, Glendale, River Hills, Shorewood, and Whitefish Bay) helps guide the work of the North Shore Health Department (NSHD). In addition to these community representatives, a medical advisor also serves on the Board. The Board plays an important advisory role as stewards of public health. As representatives of the community, members provide guidance, support public health efforts, and help ensure that the department’s work is grounded in the priorities, values, and well-being of the people it serves. Board members are appointed for two-year terms and are selected based on their interest or experience in public or community health. Meetings are held at least quarterly and are open to the public. Together, the Board and Health Department work to promote fair and healthy outcomes for everyone in the North Shore. For more details about the BOHs structure, responsibilities, and operations, please refer to the full North Shore Board of Health Overview Board of Health Members Marisa Awodey Roberts, MA, BS - Bayside Charonda Farrington, BS, BSN, RN, NCSN - Brown Deer Dr. Chelsea Holtz, DO, BS - Fox Point Edward Conlin, PharmD, MBA, BS - Glendale Dr. Christopher Okunseri, DDS, MSc. - River Hills Kristine Peterka, DNP, BSN, RN - Shorewood Christopher Simenz, PhD, MS, BS - Whitefish Bay Dr. Jay Balachandran, MD, BS - Medical Advisor Becky Rowland, MPH, MBA, BA - Health Officer
NORTH SHORE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS Meeting Information: Location: Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the North Shore Health Department (NSHD) Address: 5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209. This location is also known as North Shore Fire/Rescue Station 82. Lobby Access: If the lobby door is locked when you arrive, please give us a moment to let you in. The entryway buzzer connects to the fire station, not the health department. Our staff will be watching for attendees and will open the door shortly. Virtual Access: A virtual option will be available. Please refer to each meeting agenda for access details. Meeting minutes are posted after they are approved at the next meeting. 2025 Scheduled BOH Meetings Feburary 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Agenda Minutes May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Agenda Minutes (Draft) August 21, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Agenda Minutes November 20, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Agenda Minutes 2024 BOH Meetings Thursday, February 15th, 6:00 PM Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223 Agenda Minutes Thursday, May 16th, 6:00 PM Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223 Agenda Minutes Thursday, August 15th, 6:00 PM Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223 Agenda Minutes Thursday, November 21st, 6:00 PM Location (updated): North Shore Health Department (5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209) Agenda Minutes Past NSHD BOH Meeting Minutes/Agendas Updated 11/18/2024 Resolutions Support for NSHD to provide outreach and education on the potential exposures to lead in the seven communities in the North Shore and investigate cases of elevated blood lead levels.- BOH Approved - 5/17/2018 Support for prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices in enclosed places where cigarette smoking is prohibited by Wisconsin State Law. - BOH Approved - 8/15/2019