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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. | ||
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