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Health Department
Visit the Adams County Health Department's website!
What we do:
The Adams County Health Department and Clinic:
- Environmental
- Food
- Vital Records
- Communicable Disease Investigation
- Immunizations for Indigent
- Disease Testing or Treatment
- Health Education
Mission Statement:
The Adams County Health Department and Clinic are dedicated to the advancement of the health of all of the residents of Adams County. We serve the community by providing treatment, service, education and prevention in an effort to assist our residents in achieving the highest attainable level of health and to maintain that level in a healthy environment.
Services Provided:
- Environmental and Food: Inspections, Investigations, Permits, Testing, Consultation, Training
- Vital Records: Certified Birth and Death Records
- HIV testing or referral
- Childhood vaccinations for indigent
- Communicable disease investigation, treatment or referral
- Various health and wellness education
Meeting Dates:
The Health Board meets on the first Wednesday of the even numbered months.
Important Links
Online Food Inspection Reports
Adams County Health Department
Indiana State Department of Health
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
United States Vital Records Information
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Food & Drug Administration
Fort Wayne Allen County Department of Health
More Information
Location
- 313 W. Jefferson St.
- Suite 314
- Decatur, Indiana 46733
Contact Us
Environmental
260-724-5326
Health Clinic
260-724-5327
Preparedness
260-724-5327
Vital Records
260-724-5326
Our Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Our Staff
Michael Ainsworth, MD
Adams County Health Officer Department Head
Terry R. Smith
Sanitarian/Env. Director
Louise Busse
RN, MS Public Health Nurse Clinic Director
Holly Degitz
RN, BSN
Brenda Alexander
RN, MA Nursing & Preparedness
Deb Stevens
Registrar/Office Clerical Manager
Judy Studebaker
Secretary
Geri Sudduth
Clinic Office Secretary
Joe Spaulding
Food Inspector
Charles Tooley
Food Inspector