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[[Category:Local Institution]]
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== Agency Information ==
== Agency Information ==


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'''Service Area:''' Jackson County
'''Service Area:''' Jackson County


'''Purpose:''' The mission of the Jackson County Health Department is to protect the public health and the environment in which we live, recognizing that the practice of public health is vital to all individuals and their collective well being. We will promote the best achievable scope and quality of health services for the citizens of Jackson County via provision of services, education and the explanation of heath care regulations. We will strive to achieve satisfactory compliance with state and local laws.
'''Purpose:''' The mission of the Jackson County Health Department is to protect the public health and the environment in which we live, recognizing that the practice of public health is vital to all individuals and their collective well-being. We will promote the best achievable scope and quality of health services for the citizens of Jackson County via the provision of services, education, and the explanation of heath care regulations. We will strive to achieve satisfactory compliance with state and local laws.


'''Hours of Operation:''' 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday except for holidays. Some services require an appointment.
'''Hours of Operation:''' 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday except for holidays. Some services require an appointment.
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Phone: 812-522-6474
Phone: 812-522-6474


Email: kmyers@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email: healthadmin@jacksoncounty.in.gov
   
   
Website: www.jacksoncounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.jacksoncountyhealth.org/


== Other: ==
== Other: ==
  Office/Vital Records/Environmental: 812-522-647
 
  Office, Vital Records, Environmental: 812-522-6474
 
Nursing: 812-522-6667   
Nursing: 812-522-6667   
Public Health Educator-Coordinator: 812-522-6474
Public Health Educator-Coordinator: 812-522-6474
C.A.R.E.S. Clinic: 812-498-8890
 




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'''Nursing:'''
'''Nursing:'''
   Child & Adult immunizations, TB testing, school health nursing, HIV, HEP C & STD testing, communicable disease follow-up and flu clinics. Health education.
   Child & Adult immunizations, TB testing, school health nursing, HIV, HEP C & STD testing, communicable disease follow-up, and flu clinics. Health education.




''' Public Health Educator-Coordinator: '''
''' Public Health Educator-Coordinator: '''
   Health education, preparedness coordination & planning, smoking cessation program featuring free classes and free nicotine replacement therapy.  Speakers available for area groups.
   Health education, preparedness coordination & planning, smoking cessation program featuring free classes and free nicotine replacement therapy.  Speakers are available for area groups.
 
'''C.A.R.E.S. Clinic: '''
  Harm Reduction clinic to reach and support the drug addicted members and family members of the community. Offering education, referrals, testing and supplies to impact the spread of disease related to drug use.  Hours-Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm at the Health Department.


== Contact Information ==
== Contact Information ==


Name: Karla Hubbard
Name: Dr. Christopher Bunce, MD
 
Title: Administrative Medical Assistant
 
City: Seymour
 
State: Indiana
 
ZIP: 47274
 
Phone: 812-522-6667
 
Email: khubbard@jacksoncounty.in.gov
 
 
Name: Karen Lucas
 
Title: RN-Public Health Nurse
 
Email: klucas@jacksoncounty.in.gov
 


Name: Shara Calhoun
Title:     Health Officer


Title: RN-Public Health Nurse
Email:   cbunce@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: scalhoun@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Carrie Schryer


Name: Kimberli Myers
Title:   Public Health Nurse


Title: Administrator/Office Manager
Email: phn3@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: kmyers@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Michelle Arthur


Name: Kris McKinney
Title:   Administrative Medical Assistant


Title: Vital Records Supervisor
Email: nursing@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: kmckinney@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Dustin Hiten


Name: Paul Ramsey
Title:   Environmental - Food


Title: Environmental Health Director
Email: ehs3@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: pramsey@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Kimberly Barnett


Name: Larry Miller
Title:   Birth and Death Certificates


Title: Environmental Health Specialist
Email: vitalrecords@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: lmiller@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name:  Mondee Scifres


Name: Whitney Kovener
Title:     Public Health Nurse


Title: Environmental Health Specialist
Email:   phn2@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name:  Paul Ramsey


Name: Lin Montgomery
Title:     Environmental - Housing, Lead, and Industrial


Title: Public Health Coordinator and Educator
Email:   pramsey@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: lmontgomery@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name:  Whitney Kovener


Name: Dr. Christopher Bunce
Title:     Environmental - Septic and Water


Title: Health Officer
Email:   wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Email: cbunce@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name:  Lin Montgomery


== Program Information ==
Title:    Public Health Educator-Coordinator


Description: Children's Immunization Clinic is on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday by appointment. DTaP,IPV, HIB, MMR, Hepatitis B,and Prevnar vaccinations are given to infants as scheduled by the Indiana Department of Health. We administer second MMR's to children entering middle school,Tetanus (upon availability), adult Hepatitis A & B,TB testing, pregnancy testing,pre-marital certificates for proof of Rubella,Flu & Pneumonia shots (seasonal). Prenatal clinic for low-income women. Need to schedule an appointment. Home visits can be made by referrals for all ages. School nursing is done at Crothersville, Medora and St. John's. Immunization clinic is by appointment. DPT, oral polio, HIB, MMR, Hepatitis B and Prevnar. Vital Records Division is available to process birth and death certificates Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Environmental Division inspects Jackson County food establishments, permits and inspects septic installations and inspects housing complaints.
Email:   lmontgomery@jacksoncounty.in.gov






Updated July 2016
Updated November 2021

Latest revision as of 17:23, 18 November 2021

Agency Information

Name: Jackson County - Health Department

Category: Health

Service Area: Jackson County

Purpose: The mission of the Jackson County Health Department is to protect the public health and the environment in which we live, recognizing that the practice of public health is vital to all individuals and their collective well-being. We will promote the best achievable scope and quality of health services for the citizens of Jackson County via the provision of services, education, and the explanation of heath care regulations. We will strive to achieve satisfactory compliance with state and local laws.

Hours of Operation: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday except for holidays. Some services require an appointment.

Additional Information

Address: 801 West 2nd Street

City: Seymour

State: Indiana

ZIP: 47274

Phone: 812-522-6474

Email: healthadmin@jacksoncounty.in.gov

Website: https://www.jacksoncountyhealth.org/

Other:

Office, Vital Records, Environmental: 812-522-6474

Nursing: 812-522-6667

Public Health Educator-Coordinator: 812-522-6474


Office: 

Office administration, grants, advertising, purchasing, personnel, employment opportunities.


Vital Records: 

Birth & Death records, correction & paternity affidavits, genealogy research, statistics.


Environmental: 

FOOD-Retail food establishment plan reviews, permits, and inspections. Food handler certification. SEPTIC-On-site sewage system plan reviews, permits, and inspections. ENVIRONMENTAL-Hazardous material response, mosquito control, water testing, housing inspections, environmental assessments.  Sharps disposal program for needle disposal. Containers provided.


Nursing: 

 Child & Adult immunizations, TB testing, school health nursing, HIV, HEP C & STD testing, communicable disease follow-up, and flu clinics. Health education.


Public Health Educator-Coordinator: 

 Health education, preparedness coordination & planning, smoking cessation program featuring free classes and free nicotine replacement therapy.  Speakers are available for area groups.

Contact Information

Name: Dr. Christopher Bunce, MD

Title: Health Officer

Email: cbunce@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Carrie Schryer

Title: Public Health Nurse

Email: phn3@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Michelle Arthur

Title: Administrative Medical Assistant

Email: nursing@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Dustin Hiten

Title: Environmental - Food

Email: ehs3@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Kimberly Barnett

Title: Birth and Death Certificates

Email: vitalrecords@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Mondee Scifres

Title: Public Health Nurse

Email: phn2@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Paul Ramsey

Title: Environmental - Housing, Lead, and Industrial

Email: pramsey@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Whitney Kovener

Title: Environmental - Septic and Water

Email: wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Name: Lin Montgomery

Title: Public Health Educator-Coordinator

Email: lmontgomery@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Updated November 2021

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