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About Us

Mission Statement

The Morgan County Health Department is dedicated to improving quality of life by promoting, protecting and providing for the health and safety of its citizens.

This is achieved by:

  • Conducting quality services which create a clean and safe environment and healthy lifestyle for the citizens of Morgan County.
  • Developing programs that protect against the spread of disease.
  • Keeping citizens informed and prepared for natural and other disasters.
  • Maintaining the well-being of all citizens through public health education.

Vital Records:

  • The Vital Records Division records and issues birth and death certificates occurring in Morgan County which date back to 1900.

Vital Records Homepage

Environmental Health:

  • The mission of the Environmental Health Specialist is to promote and protect the health of our community through prevention today for a healthier tomorrow. This department plays a major role in preventing disease by controlling environmental risks.

Environmental Health Homepage

Public Health Nursing:

  • The mission of the Public Health Nurse is to prevent disease and promote health.

Public Health Nursing Homepage

Emergency Preparedness

  • Our Emergency Preparedness Team wants you to be prepared in the event of any emergency.

Emergency Preparedness Homepage

Staff

Admin/Vital Records

Paul Broderick - Health Officer

Tricia Runningen - Director

Jody Creighton - Vital Records

Angel Jones - Vital Records

Environmental Health

Robert "Bobby" Knieriem - Septic Systems, Tattoo Parlors

Garry Davis - Septic Systems, Pools

Sharon Pogosoff - Retail Food Establishments

Elizabeth Young - Retail Food Establishments, Unfit Housing

Health Services

Michelle Dyer - Registered Nurse

Karen Hancock - Registered Nurse

Karrie Silcox - Clinic Secretary

Riegan Gill - School Health Liaison

Emergency Preparedness

Brandy Kocher - Emergency Preparedness Coordinator