The intent of the Wells County Health Department is to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Wells County by providing various health screening services and educational programs to the public, and by enforcing public health laws.
The Wells County Health Department strives to help prevent disease, monitor health concerns, and educate Wells County residents to live well and protect their health.
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WELLS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
223 W. Washington Street
Bluffton, IN 46714
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:30pm
TELEPHONE: Fax:
(260) 824-6489 (260) 824-8803
The Health Department can be contacted 24 hours/day, 7 days/week with public health emergencies or concerns at:
(260) 615-3878
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HEALTH BOARD
MEMEBERS
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Steven Bales, DVM (260) 694-6938
George Babcock, MD (260) 824-0426
John Wilson, MD (260) 824-0010
Steve Shaw (260) 824-0002
Claire McMillan (260) 375-2735
Jack Wenger (260) 824-3270
Jesse Rogers (765) 728-5606
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2012 HEALTH BOARD
MEETING SCHEDULE |
The Health Board meetings are held in the Multi-Purpose room in the lower level of the Annex building at 223 W. Washington Street at 6:30 AM.
- February 16, 2012
- April 19, 2012
- June 21, 2012
- August 16, 2012
- October 18, 2012
- December 20, 2012
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RESOURCE LINKS
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Indiana State Department of Health
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Consumer Product Safety Commission
National Lead Information Center
Family Centered Services
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention |
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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES |
Vital Records
The Vital Records division is charged with the registration,
maintenance and issuance of birth and death records
for Wells County. This office provides certified copies
of birth and death records for events occurring in
Wells County from 1883 to present.
Public Health Nursing
The Public Health Nursing Division provides many services to the public, including immunizations for children and adults, travel immunizations, TB testing, lead testing for children, pregnancy testing, head lice information and treatment,
and blood pressure screenings.
Septic Division
The Septic Division is responsible for licensing and inspecting residential and commercial on-site sewage disposal systems, investigating illegal discharges of sewage, and plan review of new on-site septic systems.
Food Division
The Food Division is responsible for licensing and inspecting Wells County retail food establishments and bed & breakfast establishments, conducting foodborne illness investigations, and responding to food related consumer complaints.
Environmental Health
Staff comprising the Environmental Health Division enforce state and local public health laws regarding environmental issues, including trash/garbage, rodents/vector control,and any other environmental conditions that may generate, promote or transmit disease.
Public Health Preparedness
The Public Health Coordinator works closely with federal, state and local agencies to develop plans for emergency response to both natural and man-made disasters, enabling the County to be prepared for mass events that may affect public health.
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Kay F. Johnson, MD, MPH
Health Officer
Marlene Hoag
Vital Records Registrar
Deputy Administrator
Darlene Gerdom, RN
Public Health Nurse
Supervisor
Marcia Surine, RN
Public Health Nurse Coordinator
Mary Lou Aguirre
Public Health Preparedness Coordinator
Heath Butz
Environmental Health
Specialist
Jennifer Coleman
Environmental Health
Specialist
Peg Erpelding
Clerical Assistant
Kathy Feher
Clerical Assistant
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Kay Johson, MD, MPH
Dr. Johnson began her duties as Health Officer in May of 2010. She is a graduate of Yale University School of Medicine and is certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Johnson also holds a Masters Degree in Public Health and has public health experience working with the State of Connecticut Department of Health Services.
Dr. Johnson is currently an Obstetrician/Gynecologist at Bluffton OB/GYN.
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