Linda Simkins

Instructor: Linda Simpkins, LCSW, Executive Director of the Pediatric Resource Center at the

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

An Interview with Linda Simkins
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Linda Simkins is the executive director of the Pediatric Resource Center at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, where she's also a clinical associate in the Department of Pediatrics.She earned a master's degree in social work and is licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.She also holds a national certification in social work through the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

Active in the community, Simkins is a member of the Junior League of Peoria, where she participated in and chaired the State Political Action Committee and the Public Policy Committee.She served as chair of the Peoria Region's Child Death Review Team, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, for four years and is currently a member of all committees of the Community Advisory Board of the Pediatric Resource Center, including the Blue Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Campaign and fund-raiser committees.She's also a member of the Children's Hospital of Illinois' Community Advocacy Committee.

Simkins resides in Peoria.

Tell us about your background: schools attended, family, etc.

Linda Simkins,Executive Director530 NE Glen Oak AvenuePeoria, IL 61637Phone: 309.624.9595FAX: 309.624.9694

An Interview with Linda Simkins

Linda Simkins is the executive director of the Pediatric Resource Center at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, where she,s also a clinical associate in the Department of Pediatrics.She earned a master,s degree in social work and is licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.She also holds a national certification in social work through the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

Active in the community, Simkins is a member of the Junior League of Peoria, where she participated in and chaired the State Political Action Committee and the Public Policy Committee.She served as chair of the Peoria Region,s Child Death Review Team, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, for four years and is currently a member of all committees of the Community Advisory Board of the Pediatric Resource Center, including the Blue Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Campaign and fund-raiser committees.She,s also a member of the Children,s Hospital of Illinois, Community Advocacy Committee.

Simkins resides in Peoria.

Tell us about your background: schools attended, family, etc.

Linda Simpkins, Pediatric Resource Center at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at PeoriaPeoriaMagazines.com

Linda Simpkins, Pediatric Resource Center at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Linda Simkins is the Executive Director of the Pediatric Resource Center which address the needs of suspected child abuse victims.Blue ribbons maybe obtained by calling toll-free at 877- 262-6122 or you can stop by the WCIC studios during business hours.

Wednesday, April 10thChad from the Peoria Christian Center told us about their 3rd Annual Golf Classic May 8th at the WeaverRidge Golf Club.If you'd like more information call the Christian Center at 309-685-4218.