Above all, we are committed to caring for and improving human life. In recognition of this commitment, we will strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the community we serve and work to protect the health of the public. In pursuing our mission, we believe the following value statements are essential and timeless: • We recognize and affirm each individual’s unique and intrinsic worth. • We treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness. • We strive to act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business. • We trust our co-workers as valuable members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity. Non-Discrimination: The Whitley County Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion or disability in employment or the providing of services. The agency will arrange, by request, reasonable accommodation necessary to provide individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities.
Whitley County Health Department’s Harm Reduction Program has been modeled after successful programs around the country. The goal of the Harm Reduction program is to reduce transmission of blood-borne diseases including HIV and Hepatitis C among persons who inject drugs and to protect their sexual partners and families. Whitley County has been identified as the
Clinic services include: Immunization services, Tuberculosis skin testing, Communicable disease testing, Sexually Transmitted disease testing and treatment, Harm Reduction services…
Whitley County Home Health Agency is a non-profit program of the Whitley County Health Department and has been serving citizens of Whitley County since 1969. Our agency employs a variety of professionals ranging from RNs to Certified Nurses Aides. These highly skilled individuals have a combination of over 150 years of health care experience
HANDS stands for Health Access Nurturing Development Services. It is a home visit program for moms, dads, and families. We support your pregnancy, healthy eating, safety and baby care. You choose to sign up. A family with a pregnant mom or a baby less than three months old can sign up. There are no income
WIC is a short-term intervention program designed to influence lifetime nutrition and health behavior in low income women who are pregnant or has given birth to an infant 6 months old or less, and infant and children from birth to 5 years of age who need nutritional support. WIC provides nutrition education and healthy foods
Meet the team of healthcare professionals at Whitley County Health Department
Click below to view the Administration staff at Whitley County Health Department. Contact us: (606) 549-3380
Read MoreClick below to view our Health Education staff and H.A.N.D.S. program staff at Whitley County Health Department. Contact us: (606) 549-9296
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Read MoreClick below to view the Home Health nursing staff at Whitley County Health Department. Contact us: (606) 549-3380
Read MoreClick below to view the Home Health Aide staff at Whitley County Health Department. Contact us: (606) 549-3380
Read MoreClick below to view the Home Health Clerical staff at Whitley County Health Department. Contact us: (606) 549-3380
Read MoreClick below to view the Home Health Contract staff at Whitley County Health Department. Contact us: (606) 549-3380
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