Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
Sara Rand, F-ABMDI, is an experienced Environmental Health Specialist at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District since May 2021, following a tenure as Deputy Coroner at the Champaign County Coroner's Office from December 2014 to December 2021, where investigations into unexpected deaths were conducted and detailed photographic documentation was produced. Prior to these roles, Sara served as a Latent Print Technician at AMERICAN SYSTEMS from June 2013 to December 2014, processing complex evidentiary materials while training new employees. An internship at the Winnebago County Coroner's Office in 2012 provided Sara with practical experience in forensic procedures, including assists in autopsies and documentation of death scenes. Sara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Investigations from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, earned in 2013.
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