Background
Noonan, Melinda Dunham was born on February 19, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Emmett Maxwell Dunham and Dixie Maurine (DeCounter) Widner.
Noonan, Melinda Dunham was born on February 19, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Emmett Maxwell Dunham and Dixie Maurine (DeCounter) Widner.
Diploma, Ravenswood Hospital School Nursing, 1977; Bachelor of science in nursing cum laude, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1989; Master of Science, North Park College, 1995.
Medical assistant, James J. Hines, Doctor of Medicine South Carolina., Chicago, 1973-1976; staff nurse, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, 1978-1979; assistant head nurse, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, 1979-1980; staff nurse, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, 1980-1986; perinatal and women's health educator, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, since 1983; coordinator Health Learning Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, 1989-1992; coordinator Women's Center,, Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, 1992-1994; director women's programs, Columbus Hospital, Chicago, 1994-1996; director women's and family services, Swedish Convenant Hospital, Chicago, since 1996. Founder, board directors Mothers Organized for Mutual Support, Chicago, 1981-1989. Creator, coordinator Beyond The Birth Experience Program, Chicago, 1983-1991.
Board of directors Mothers Organized for mutual Support, 1981-1988. Troop leader Girl Scouts United States, Chicago, 1991-1993. Member Association Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (consumer education committee 1992-1993, education committee 1994-1995), National Association Women's Health Professionals, American Organisation Nurse Executives, Rebekah (vice grand 1981-1982, noble grand 1982-1983), Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Robert Joseph Noonan. Children: Alissa, Meris.