Health Department

Posey County Health Department

(NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS)
Location: 100 Vista Dr. Mount Vernon, IN 47620

Click here for a map and driving directions to the Health Department.

Telephone: (812) 838-1328

Fax: (812) 838-8561

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm

Community Health and Wellness Events

Free Walk-In Children’s Immunization Clinics:

Every Thursday of the month from 8:00-4:30PM unless otherwise posted.
We have an office at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 46 Cale St., Poseyville, IN 47633. We will be open every Wednesday from 10:00AM – 3:00PM.

These clinics are for:

Children that do not have health insurance
Children that have Medicaid
Children that are underinsured (insurance that does not cover vaccines)
Children that are American Indian or Alaskan Native

Clinic Requirements:

Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. (The child may come with another adult if the parent/guardian dates & signs a letter naming the adult and child, giving the adult permission to bring the child). A complete shot record showing all immunizations since birth is required. Children should wear short sleeves and eat before coming to the clinic. Please be prepared to wait. Call the Health Department with questions at 812-838-1328.

*Visit the Public Health Nurse page for more immunization information.*

2020 Holiday Scheduled Closings

January 1 – New Year’s Day
January 20 – Martin Luther King Day
April 10 – Good Friday
May 5 – Election Day
May 25 – Memorial Day
July 3 – Independence Day
September 7, – Labor Day
October 12 – Columbus Day
November 3 – Election Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
November 26-29 – Thanksgiving
December 24-25 – Christmas

Mission Statement

Our mission is to work with our community partners to:

Protect against and prevent the spread of disease
Protect against environmental hazards
Promote and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors
Respond to disasters and assure preparedness to achieve and maintain the best public health for our community

Our Service

Tracking and recording all births and deaths that occur in Posey County.
Inspecting all food establishments to ensure safe food handling regulations and best practices are met.
Inspecting all residential onsite waste treatment systems to ensure state and local regulations and best practices are met.
Investigating and mitigating certain environmental health issues that could cause illness or harm to county residents.
Providing immunizations for current and emerging disease.
- Childhood Immunizations
- Adult Immunizations including Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Pneumonia
- Flu shots in season
Providing education to encourage and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors.
- Diabetes
- Smoking classes
- Balance class
Investigating and reporting communicable diseases as required by state and federal regulations.
Planning, preparing for and mitigating any natural or manmade threat to the public’s health.
Free STD screening, testing and treatment (call for appointment)
FREE HIV TESTING – 2nd Wednesday of month, 10 am – 2:30 pm
FREE HEP C TESTING (By Request) – 2nd Wednesday of month, 10 am – 2:30 pm
FREE PREGNANCY TESTING – Call For Appointment
Lead Screening and follow-up
High risk newborn, visitation, follow-up and community resource referrals
Angel Store – diapers, wipes, prenatal vitamins, children’s vitamins, vouchers for formula an additional items as needed
TB screening, medications, contact testing
Head lice screening – free treatment supplies and instructions
Free blood pressure checks
Safe Sleep program – pack –n-plays, education
Home visits
Medication and dental assistance when needed

Posey County Health Department Staff

Kyle Rapp, MD, Health Officer

Cheryl Reich, Vital Records Registrar

Donnie Martin, Environmental Sanitarian

Martye Fitts, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse

Denny Schaffer, Administrator

Donnie Martin, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Toni Gross, Nurse Assistant

Posey County Board of Health Members

Joseph Lee, MD

Larry Horton – President

Joseph Rohlfer, R.Ph.

Vicky Seibert, R.Ph. – Vice President

Suzanne Buchanan, RN, BSN

David Oyler

William Sutton, MD

2020 Board of Health Meetings

January 14, 2020 @ 6:00pm at the Health Department
April 14, 2020 @ 6:00pm at the Health Department

Employment Opportunities

No Specific Jobs openings are listed at this time.

Those interested in applying, please send a resume to the Posey County Health Department, 100 Vista Dr., Mt Vernon, IN 47620.
*Posey County is an equal opportunity employer.