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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 ==
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Title:    Health Officer
Title:    Health Officer


Email:  kmyers@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email:  cbunce@jacksoncounty.in.gov




Name: Kimberli Myers
Name: Carrie Schryer


Title:    Administrative Office Manager
Title:    Public Health Nurse


Email:  kmyers@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email:  phn3@jacksoncounty.in.gov




Name: Kimberly Barnett
Name: Michelle Arthur


Title:    Vital Records Supervisor
Title:    Administrative Medical Assistant


Email:  vitalrecords@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email:  nursing@jacksoncounty.in.gov




Name: Mondee Scifres
Name: Dustin Hiten


Title:     Public Health Nurse
Title:   Environmental - Food


Email:   phn2@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email: ehs3@jacksoncounty.in.gov




Name: Shawna Schnepp
Name: Kimberly Barnett


Title:     Public Health Nurse
Title:   Birth and Death Certificates


Email:   phn@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email: vitalrecords@jacksoncounty.in.gov




Name:  Karla Hubbard
Name:  Mondee Scifres


Title:    Admin. Medical Assistant
Title:    Public Health Nurse


Email:  khubbard@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email:  phn2@jacksoncounty.in.gov




Name:  Paul Ramsey
Name:  Paul Ramsey


Title:    Director of Environmental
Title:    Environmental - Housing, Lead, and Industrial


Email:  pramsey@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email:  pramsey@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name:  Larry Miller
Title:    Environmentalist
Email:  lmiller@jacksoncounty.in.gov




Name:  Whitney Kovener
Name:  Whitney Kovener


Title:    Environmentalist
Title:    Environmental - Septic and Water


Email:  wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email:  wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Email:  lmontgomery@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Email:  lmontgomery@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Name:  Christy Thrasher
Title:    C.A.R.E.S. Clinic Coordinator
Email:  cares@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