The Perry County Health Department has been providing public health services to Perry County Residents for over 40 years. Our focus is to provide services to individuals, families, and the community to prevent the spread of diseases and injuries, protect against environmental health hazards, and promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. The Perry County Health Department also protects and promotes the health of the citizens through community assessment, policy development and assurance. We partner with many organizations and community groups to address and resolve health related issues and concerns.

Some of the services we offer have eligibility requirements, while other services are available to everyone. Clients will not be refused services due to inability to pay.

The health department is governed by a five member elected board of trustees.

Staff

Sylvia Forester, MS
* Director

Liz House, MPH
* Assistant Director

JoAnn Bachmann, RN
* Child Care Nurse Consultation Coordinator
* Nursing Supervisor

Danielle Verseman, RN, BSN
* Certified Lactation Counselor
* CPR Instructor
* Immunization Coordinator
* Child Passenger Safety Tech.

Amy Hector, RN, BSN
* Public Health Nurse

Yvonne Spears, RN, BSN
* Public Health Nurse

Jewelia Leuckel, RN, BSN
* Public Health Nurse
*Communicable Disease Coordinator

Vickie Otte
* Nursing Assistant

Nicole Borgard
* Contact Tracer
* Medical Assistant

Melanie Zernicke
* Environmental Public Health Specialist

Taylor Brady
* Environmental Public Health Specialist

Angelia Schuessler
* Office Manager
* Emergency Planner
* Child Passenger Safety Tech.
* Notary Public

Cynthia Upton-Troutman
* WIC Coordinator
* Nutritionist
* Notary Public

Doris Kiefer
* WIC Clerk

Susan Glaus
*Office Support Staff
*WIC Clerk

Lisa Richardet
*Office Support Staff

Board Members

Denise Morrison, Board Chair 

Chris Wibbenmeyer, Vice Chair 

Sharon Unterreiner, Treasurer 

Mary Boxdorfer, Secretary

Keith Carroll, Member

You may contact members of the Board of Trustees by filling out the contact us form on our website and indicating in the comments that the message is for the board. You may also leave a telephone message with the Director by calling our office at 573-547-6564.