Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
Blashko Milenkovski, MPH, currently serves as a Medical Assistant at Christie Clinic, where responsibilities include clinical and administrative tasks in an Internal Medicine Office. Additionally, Blashko works as an HIV Prevention Peer Coordinator at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, focusing on outreach and educational campaigns for STI and HIV testing. Blashko has a background in research as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in both the Roy Dar Noise Biology Lab and the Interdisciplinary Social Development Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previous experience includes roles as an Immunizing Technician and Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens, and a member of the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Student Chapter. Blashko holds a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Behavior and Promotion, along with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in German Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has worked since 1937 to prevent disease and promote public health. In 1996, the Champaign County Public Health Department was formed by a referendum of county voters bringing many of the same public health services to Champaign County residents living outside Champaign-Urbana. Together these agencies provide a host of vital services. Public health services include, but are not limited to: dental services; environmental health inspections and permits; disease tracking, reporting, and investigation; HIV counseling and testing, prevention, and management; sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment; family planning services; education and health promotion; preventive services and case management for women; immunizations; and an array of other services to pregnant women, children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. Mission Statement To improve and advocate for the health, safety and well-being of all people in our community through prevention, education, collaboration, and regulation. Vision Statement CUPHD is the progressive and respected health strategist advocating for equity in health services, accessible nutritional food, and safe and affordable housing so that all residents enjoy optimal health, safety, and well-being. Our Goals To Prevent Disease, Injury, and Disability To Promote Healthy Lifestyles To Provide Early Diagnosis for Improved Health Outcomes and Reduced Health Care Costs