INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO 3600 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 773.782.2800 fax 773.782.5042 info@infantwelfare.org
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John Wilhelm MD MPH
Dr. John Wilhelm was appointed Infant Welfare’s new Executive Director in July, 2005. As an active member of IWS's Board of Directors for more than 13 years, Dr. Wilhelm brings dedication and commitment to providing quality health care to the underserved.
Dr. Wilhelm served as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health from December 2000 to June 2005. Since 1990 he was Bureau Chief for Public Health and Deputy Commissioner for Medical Affairs. The previous 13 years he worked with Project HOPE in the international program development in Latin America and the Caribbean and as the Regional Director for the Americas.
After graduating from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, he completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, a fellowship in endocrinology and a master’s degree in public health.