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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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
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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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2008 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 21, 2008
- April 17, 2008
- June 19, 2008
- August 21, 2008
- October 16, 2008
- December 18, 2008
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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Quit Smoking Now
There's never been a better time to quit smoking! The Wells County YMCA can help.
Tobacco Freedom
FREE Smoking Cessation Classes
August 28 - October 16, 2008 (6:30-8:00pm)
November 4 - December 23, 2008 (12-1:30pm)
November 4 - December 23, 2008 (6:30-8pm)
Pick the class session that works for you! One class session is 1 1/2 hours each week for 8 consecutive weeks. Weekly attendance is required.
Pre-registration required! Contact Molly Hoag at 260-824-5019 ext. 7952 .
Sponsored by: Bluffton Regional Medical Center, JOLT, Wells County Health Department, and the Wells County YMCA.
**Save the date**
2008 WELLS COUNTY HEALTH FAIR
Saturday, November 1, 2008
7am-11am
If you would like to help out by volunteering at the Health Fair, please contact Marlene Hoag at 260-824-6489.
INshape Indiana
Join INshape Indiana, and challenge yourself to improve your health! INshape Indiana provides access to nutritional information, physical activity resources, tracking sheets to record your progress, and much more.
This program also allows you to ask INshape Indiana fitness trainers and nutritionists specific questions that you may have about your health.
To join, or for more information, please visit http://www.in.gov/inshape/index.htm
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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 and is available 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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Biography
Jeremy Wilson, DO
Dr. Wilson began his duties as Health Officer in November 2007. He holds a Bachelor Science degree from Purude University in West Lafayette, IN, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Wilson is currently a surgeon/endoscopist at Markle Medical Center in Bluffton.
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