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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.
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'''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
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Email: healthadmin@jacksoncounty.in.gov
 
   
 
   
Website: www.jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Website: https://www.jacksoncountyhealth.org/
  
 
== Other: ==
 
== Other: ==
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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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''' 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 are 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
 
 
Title: Adminstrator
 
 
Email: healthadmin@jacksoncounty.in.gov
 
 
  
 
Name:  Dr. Christopher Bunce, MD
 
Name:  Dr. Christopher Bunce, MD
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Name: Kimberly Barnett
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Name: Carrie Schryer
  
Title:    Vital Records Supervisor
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Title:    Public Health Nurse
  
Email:  vitalrecords@jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Email:  phn3@jacksoncounty.in.gov
  
  
Name: Mondee Scifres
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Name: Michelle Arthur
  
Title:     Public Health Nurse
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Title:   Administrative Medical Assistant
  
Email:   phn2@jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Email: nursing@jacksoncounty.in.gov
  
  
Name: Brandi Foist
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Name: Dustin Hiten
  
Title: Public Health Nurse
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Title:   Environmental - Food
  
Email: phn@jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Email: ehs3@jacksoncounty.in.gov
  
  
Name: Shawna Schnepp
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Name: Kimberly Barnett
  
Title:     Public Health Nurse
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Title:   Birth and Death Certificates
  
Email:   phn3@jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Email: vitalrecords@jacksoncounty.in.gov
  
  
Name:  Karla Hubbard
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Name:  Mondee Scifres
  
Title:    Admin. Medical Assistant
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Title:    Public Health Nurse
  
Email:  khubbard@jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Email:  phn2@jacksoncounty.in.gov
  
  
 
Name:  Paul Ramsey
 
Name:  Paul Ramsey
  
Title:    Director of Environmental
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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
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Title:    Environmental - Septic and Water
  
 
Email:  wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov
 
Email:  wkovener@jacksoncounty.in.gov
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Updated June 2020
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Updated November 2021

Latest revision as of 13:23, 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