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
Ashley Buckalew
Care for Yourself / Receptionist
641-828-2238 ext. 3821
Aspen Parks
I-Smile Dental Assistant
641-828-2238 ext. 3838
Barb Tate
Home Care Aide
641-828-2238
Christina Van Vark
Assistant Director / 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
Felicia Hazelton
Jasper County Parents as Teachers
641-828-2238 ext. 3845
Jeremy Carlson
First Five / General Assistance / WIC
641-828-2238 ext. 3832
Jessica Steele
Tobacco Coordinator
641-828-2238, ext. 3865
Judi Van Hulzen
Public Health Nurse
641-828-2238 ext. 3830
Keri Emerick
Jasper County Parents as Teachers
641-828-2238 ext. 3845
Lacie Kinney
WIC
641-828-2238 ext. 3834
Linsey Spoelstra
Service Area 1C Contrat Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3809
Melissa Woodhouse
I-Smile Coordinator / Dental Hygienist
641-828-2238 ext. 3840
Michelle Pennington
Service Area 1C Health Equity Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3806
Rae King
HPP Coordinator
641-828-2238, ext. 3839
Sharon Lyons
Parents as Teachers
641-828-2238, ext. 3844
Stacy Haas
First Five Coordinator / General Assistance
641-828-2238 ext. 3835
Susan Kennedy
Service Area 1C EMS Coordinator
641-828-2238 ext. 3807
Teresa Higginbotham
Public Health Preparedness Planner
641-828-2238 ext. 3855
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
Leigh Walker
Environmental Health Program Manager
641-828-2238 ext. 3846
Cameron Kleinschmidt
Environmental Health Assistant
641-828-2238 ext. 3847
Senior Nutrition
Jill Worthington
Senior Nutrition Program Coordinator, Service Area 1C Planner
641-205-3811
Job Opportunities
Please Check the Marion County Human Resources Department website for current openings in our department!Â
Apply here: https://www.marioncountyiowa.gov/human_resources/employment/
If you have any questions, call 641-828-2238 or send an email to publichealth@marioncountyiowa.gov.
Marion County Board of Health
2022 Board Members
| Ann Huyser | Chair |
| Dr. Dale Lensing | Vice Chair |
| Mark Raymie | Member |
| Robin Pfalzgraph | Member |
| Dr. Shannon Remington | Medical Director |
2022 Board of Health Minutes and Agendas
2021 Board of Health Minutes and Agendas
No August 2021 BOH Meeting Held
07.27.2021 Minutes
07.27.2021 BOH Agenda
No June 2021 BOH Meeting Held
05.25.2021 Minutes
05.25.2021 BOH Agenda
04.27.2021 Minutes
04.27.2021 BOH Agenda
02.2021 Minutes
02.23.2021 BOH Agenda/Minutes
2020 Board of Health Minutes & Agendas
Past Board of Health Minutes & Agendas
Past Board of Health Minutes and Agendas are available upon request.