About Us

Since 2000, the Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation has existed to provide education to both healthcare providers and community members and bring awareness to the community about cardiopulmonary and general health issues/needs.

We accomplish these goals through a variety of programs and special events such as Women’s Health Night. Thank you for learning more about the Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation.

Board of Directors
Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation is led by a Board of Directors comprised of dedicated community leaders.

Mark Gibson PRESIDENT State Farm Insurance		Dorothy Witte VICE PRESIDENT Illinois State University
Julie Evans TREASURER National City PNC		Mickeisha Armstrong SECRETARY Country Financial
Kathi Franklin Executive Director Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation		James W. McCriskin, DO, FACC, FACP MEDICAL DIRECTOR Illinois Heart & Lung Associates
Robert A. Braastad, MD, FACC Illinois Heart & Lung Associates		Susan Swanlund, Ph.D. Illinois Wesleyan University
Dory Jarzabkowski, DO, FACC, FACOI Illinois Heart & Lung Associates		Matt Johnson Verizon