Administration

Monroe County Health Department AdministrationHealth Department Administration

  • Kim Comerzan MSN, RN, CNS - Health Officer/Director
  • Jamie Dean, BS, M.S.Ed - Interim Health Officer
  • Carl Schmidt, MD, MPH - Medical Director/Medical Examiner
  • Dawn Booker-Coleman - Senior Administrative Assistant

Program Directors

  • Bridget Huss, RN, BSN - Personal Health Director
  • Tatyana Ivanova, MD, MPH - Community Health and Public Health Preparedness Director
  • Chris Westover, BS, RS - Environmental Health Director
  • John Laub - Finance Administration Education Director

About Us

The Monroe County Health Department was established in 1942 with only 10 staff. Currently, staff fill the equivalent of 45 full-time positions and provide numerous services to the community. The Monroe County Health Department seeks to promote and improve the health of all residents.

Mission

Protect the public through health promotion, disease prevention, and preservation of the environment.

Vision

Healthy Monroe County - A Knowledgeable, Safe, and Active Community

Values

  • Respect - We provide client-centered services in a client-friendly environment with consideration and courtesy to our partners, clients, and colleagues.
  • Professionalism - We are skilled and educated about the services provided and present ourselves to clients, peers, and community partners with appropriate appearance and behavior.
  • Communication - We utilize excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Attitude - Our demeanor, actions, and words spoken with partners, clients, and colleagues reflect a positive attitude.
  • Integrity - We ensure honesty, accountability, and fiscal responsibility for our actions to the community and its citizens.
  • Teamwork - We provide effective and efficient service through collaboration with partners, clients, and colleagues.
  • Leadership - We demonstrate leadership related to quality public health for all citizens of Monroe County, our partners, clients, and colleagues.

Goals

  • Sustain adequate resources for the work of public health
  • Provide staff with the necessary resources and tools to ensure a balanced aligned workforce
  • Integrate a culture of performance, excellence, and accountability
  • Protect and prepare the community for public health threats
  • Fulfillment of stakeholder needs through comprehensive community health assessments, planning, and evidence-based practice

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