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


 

HEALTH BOARD

MEMEBERS

 

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      

 

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

 

RESOURCE LINKS

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

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 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.

 

Jeremy Wilson, DO
Health Officer




Marlene Hoag
Vital Records Registrar
Deputy Administrator




Darlene Gerdom, RN
Public Health Nurse

Supervisor




Marcia Surine, RN
Public Health Nurse




Heath Butz
Environmental Health

Specialist




Jennifer Coleman
Environmental Health

Specialist




John Wilson, MD
Public Health Coordinator




Peg Erpelding
Clerical Assistant


 
 

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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