Special Commission on Gynecologic Cancers
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Illinois Department of Public Health
Function
To study the following: establishing a mechanism to ascertain the prevalence of gynecologic cancers in the State and, to the extent possible, to collect statistics relative to the timing of diagnosis and risk factors associated with gynecologic cancers; determining how to best effectuate early diagnosis and treatment for gynecologic cancer patients; determining best practices for closing disparities in outcomes for gynecologic cancer patients and innovative approaches to reaching underserved and vulnerable populations; determining any unmet needs of persons with gynecologic cancers and those of their families; and providing recommendations for additional legislation, support programs, and resources to meet the unmet needs of persons with gynecologic cancers and their families
Senate Confirmation
No
Compensation
N/A
Composition
A representative of the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, appointed by the Director of Public Health; The Director of Insurance, or his or her designee; and 20 members who shall be appointed as follows: three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a survivor of ovarian cancer, one of whom shall be a survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer, and one of whom shall be a medical specialist in gynecologic cancers; three members appointed by the Senate President, one of whom shall be a survivor of ovarian cancer, one of whom shall be a survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer, and one of whom shall be a medical specialist in gynecologic cancers; three members appointed by the House Minority Leader, one of whom shall be a survivor of ovarian cancer, one of whom shall be a survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer, and one of whom shall be a medical specialist in gynecologic cancers; three members appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, one of whom shall be a survivor of ovarian cancer, one of whom shall be a survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer, and one of whom shall be a medical specialist in gynecologic cancers; and eight members appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be a caregiver of a woman diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, one of whom shall be a medical specialist in gynecologic cancers, one of whom shall be an individual with expertise in community based health care and issues affecting underserved and vulnerable populations, 2 of whom shall be individuals representing gynecologic cancer awareness and support groups in the State, one of whom shall be a researcher specializing in gynecologic cancers, and 2 of whom shall be members of the public with demonstrated expertise in issues relating to the work of the Commission
Chair
Members shall select a Chair from among themselves.
Authority
20 ILCS 5170
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasebier, Linda | 10/04/2023 | Director of Public Health | Member | Representative of the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Program | |||
| Pickett, Matthew | 10/04/2023 | Statute | Member | Director of Insurance, or their designee | |||
| Cardenas-Wright, Rocio | 06/28/2024 | Speaker of the House | Member | Survivor of ovarian cancer | |||
| Hoeniges, Leah | 02/16/2022 | Speaker of the House | Member | Survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer | |||
| Richardson, Kimberly | 10/21/2021 | Speaker of the House | Member | Medical specialist in gynecologic cancers | |||
| VACANT | Senate President | Member | Survivor of ovarian cancer | ||||
| Walter, Patricia | 06/15/2023 | Senate President | Member | Survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer | |||
| David, Shannon MacLauglan | 04/04/2023 | Senate President | Member | Medical specialist in gynecologic cancers | |||
| VACANT | House Minority Leader | Member | Survivor of ovarian cancer | ||||
| VACANT | House Minority Leader | Member | Survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer | ||||
| VACANT | House Minority Leader | Member | Medical specialist in gynecologic cancers | ||||
| VACANT | Senate Minority Leader | Member | Survivor of ovarian cancer | ||||
| VACANT | Senate Minority Leader | Member | Survivor of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or uterine cancer | ||||
| Barber MD, MS, Emma Longley | 04/13/2022 | Senate Minority Leader | Member | Medical specialist in gynecologic cancers | Cook | ||
| Draw, Kandis E. | 11/04/2022 | Governor | Member | Caregiver of a woman diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer | |||
| Ahmed, Amina | 11/18/2022 | Governor | Member | Medical specialist in gynecologic cancers | |||
| Jay, Kim | 11/10/2022 | Governor | Member | Individual with expertise in community based health care and issues affecting underserved and vulnerable populations | |||
| Lee, Nita K | 12/09/2022 | Governor | Member | Individuals representing gynecologic cancer awareness and support groups in the State | |||
| Taylor, Cherie | 11/10/2022 | Governor | Member | Individuals representing gynecologic cancer awareness and support groups in the State | |||
| Matei, Daniela | 11/28/2022 | Governor | Member | Researcher specializing in gynecologic cancers | |||
| Nixon, Kayla Elise | 12/09/2022 | Governor | Member | Member of the public with demonstrated expertise in related issues | |||
| Savage, Brittani Rashea | 07/14/2023 | Governor | Member | Member of the public with demonstrated expertise in related issues | Cook |