About Us
The Marion County Department of Public Health partners with state and local public health, policymakers, health care providers, businesses and many others to fulfill our mission of promoting and protecting the health of Iowans.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Provide health guidance and enforcement for our citizens to have the opportunity to make informed choices regarding their health and wellness, strive for a clean and safe environment, and the assistance to access needed health related services.
Our Mission
Marion County Public Health Department Prevents Disease through Health Promotion and Protection using Assessment, Policy Development and Assurance.
Core Values
Collaboration
Competence
Integrity
Respect
Stewardship
Strength Based Approach
Trust
Invested in Education
Public Health Staff
Kim Dorn
Director
641-828-2238 ext.3850
641-891-4068
Rachel Garner
Parents as Teachers Coordinator / Assistant Public Health Director
641-828-2238 ext.3845
Ashley Buckalew
Care for Yourself / Receptionist
641-828-2238 ext. 3821
Barb Tate
Home Care Aide
641-828-2238
Chelsea Bagby
Tobacco / Parents as Teachers
641-828-2238 ext. 3854
Christina Van Vark
Office Manager / Immunizations
641-828-2238 ext. 3824
Courtney McCarty
I-Smile Dental Assistant
641-828-2238 ext. 3841
Darcy Woodland
Parents As Teachers
641-828-2238 ext. 3843
Del Bennett
First Five / General Assistance
641-828-2238 ext. 3836
Emily Des Planque
Maternal & Child Health
641-828-2238, ext. 3842
Erin Lang
Public Health Nurse
641-828-2238 ext. 3828
Jeremy Carlson
First Five / General Assistance / WIC
641-828-2238 ext. 3832
Judi Van Hulzen
Public Health Nurse
641-828-2238 ext. 3830
Julie Miller
WIC / Maternal & Child Health
641-828-2238, ext. 3831
Keri Emerick
Jasper County Parents as Teachers
641-828-2238 ext. 3845
Lacie Kinney
WIC
641-828-2238 ext. 3834
Laura Peterman
Child Care Nurse Consultant
641-828-2238 ext. 3827
Melissa Woodhouse
I-Smile Coordinator / Dental Hygienist
641-828-2238 ext. 3840
Missy Summers
Medicaid Billing Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3823
Sharon Lyons
Parents as Teachers
641-828-2238, ext. 3844
Stacy Haas
First Five Coordinator / General Assistance
641-828-2238 ext. 3835
Teresa Higginbotham
Public Health Preparedness Planner
641-828-2238 ext. 3855
Teri Kobussen
I-Smile Dental Hygienist
641-828-2238 ext. 3837
Teri Van Kooten
EMS Local Service Area Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3853
Wendy Bingham
Public Health Nurse
641-828-2238, ext. 3829
Environmental Health
Bridget Mohler
Environmental Health Program Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3846
Cameron Kleinschmidt
Environmental Health Assistant
641-828-2238 ext. 3847
Senior Nutrition
Jill Worthington
Senior Nutrition Program Coordinator
641-205-3812
Job Opportunities
We currently have no openings at this time. Please check back later.
Mail or drop off the completed application to the Marion County Public Health Department. You can also email the application to publichealth@marioncountyiowa.gov.
If you have any questions, call 641-828-2238 or send an email to publichealth@marioncountyiowa.gov.
Marion County Board of Health
2020 Board Members
| Ann Huyser | Chair |
| Ryan Klein | Vice Chair |
| Mark Raymie | Member |
| Lou Ann Wilis | Member |
| Shannon Remington | Medical Director |
2020 Board of Health Minute & Agendas
Past Board of Health Minutes & Agendas
Past Board of Health Minutes and Agendas are available upon request.