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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


Title:    Health Officer


Name: Shara Calhoun
Email:   cbunce@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: RN-Public Health Nurse


Email: scalhoun@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Carrie Schryer


Title:    Public Health Nurse


Name: Kimberli Myers
Email: phn3@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: Administrator/Office Manager


Email: kmyers@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Michelle Arthur


Title:    Administrative Medical Assistant


Name: Kris McKinney
Email: nursing@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: Vital Records Supervisor


Email: kmckinney@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Dustin Hiten


Title:    Environmental - Food


Name: Paul Ramsey
Email: ehs3@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: Environmental Health Director


Email: pramsey@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Kimberly Barnett


Title:    Birth and Death Certificates


Name: Larry Miller
Email: vitalrecords@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: Environmental Health Specialist


Email: lmiller@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Mondee Scifres


Title:    Public Health Nurse


Name: Whitney Kovener
Email:   phn2@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: Environmental Health Specialist


Email: wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Paul Ramsey


Title:    Environmental - Housing, Lead, and Industrial


Name: Lin Montgomery
Email:   pramsey@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: Public Health Coordinator and Educator


Email: lmontgomery@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Whitney Kovener


Title:    Environmental - Septic and Water


Name: Dr. Christopher Bunce
Email:   wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov


Title: Health Officer


Email: cbunce@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name: Lin Montgomery


Title:    Public Health Educator-Coordinator


Email:  lmontgomery@jacksoncounty.in.gov






Updated June 2018
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