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Leadership

Headshot of Mark Adams.
Mark Adams, MPH, REHS
Health Commissioner

Headshot of Deborah Chavez.
Deborah Chavez, MBA - Director
Administrative Services Division
Headshot of JoAnne Ferritto.
Jo Anne Ferritto, MSN, RN - Director
Community Health Division

Headshot of Jill Lis.
Jill Lis, REHS - Director
Emergency Preparedness
and Epidemiology Division
Headshot of Greg Putka.
Greg Putka, REHS - Director
Environmental Health
Division

Headshot of Erin Murphy.
Erin Murphy, MPH - Director
Population Health Division

Headshot of Marissa Wayner.
Marissa Wayner, MPH, CHES, CLC
- Director
WIC Division

Headshot of Douglas McDonald, MD.
Douglas McDonald, MD
Medical Director

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Thank you volunteers!

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers support public health.

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Do you use the road?

Calling all drivers, riders, bikers and walkers

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Updates: Operations and Maintenance (O & M) permits

Deadline extended to April 30, 2024. Homeowners can select an annual or multiyear permit

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Plan of Safe Care (POSC)

A POSC helps families keep their children safely at home. You and a team will explore creative solutions for your family’s needs.

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COVID-19 updates

Testing, guidance and vaccines.

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Update your Home Sewage Treatment System information

Find out what you need to do next as a homeowner.

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Environmental Health Fees

View fees for food service, Home Sewage Treatment Systems, pools, campgrounds, body art and more.

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