Administration

The Administration Division is responsible for all management functions that support clinical, community and environmental health services. It implements public health policies set by the Board of Health, which is appointed by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. It also carries out responsibilities required by Henderson County Government such as personnel actions and budgetary and finance. The division consists of the Health Director, administrative and clerical support, accounting, vital statistics (recording of births and deaths), and technology.

 

Leadership Team

  • Steven E. Smith, Health Director
  • Diana Curran, MD, Medical Director
  • Crystal O'Dell, Nursing Director
  • Amy McCall, Nutrition Director
  • Stacy Nash, Community Health Director
  • Camden Stewart, Administrative Officer
  • Seth Swift, Environmental Health Director

 

Finance

The Department of Public Health's annual budget is adopted by the Board of Health. Recommendations are made by County Administration and the Department of Budget and Finance to the Board of Commissioners who ultimately approves the budget.

The Department of Public Health manages all expenditures according to state mandates and policies/procedures set by the Department of Budget and Finance and County Administration. Any prospective vendor must call for an appointment.