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Ashley, Public Health Director/Health Officer | Bachelors of Science-Nursing, Registered Nurse 2008 Masters Degree in Public Administration 2022 Public Health Strengths: emergency preparedness and community engagement |
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Shawne, Public Health Manager | Bachelors of Science- Nursing Masters of Public Health- Epidemiology Public Health Strengths: communicable diseases, health promotion, linking residents to needed resources |
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Cathy, Public Health Nurse Supervisor | Bachelors of Science-Nursing Rabies Control Certified Public Health Strengths: older adult programming, injury prevention, environmental health topics |
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Theresa, Administrative Assistant | Greendale employee for 15 years Public Health Strengths: bike safety, sharps disposal program, radon testing |
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Megan, Public Health Specialist | Bachelors in Health and Wellness Promotion 2019 Certified personal trainer Public Health Strengths: nutrition and physical activity |
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Heather, Public Health Nurse | Bachelors of Science-Nursing 2011 Masters in Public Health- Policy and Admin. 2022 Public Health Strengths: maternal, child and family health, health equity |
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Nicole, DFC Coordinator- Adult | Bachelors in Community Health Certified Health Education Specialist Masters in Public Health- Policy & Admin 2023 Public Health Strengths: program management, preparedness, physical activity |
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Holly, DFC Coordinator- Youth | Bachelors in School Health Education Certified Health & Wellness Coach Public Health Strengths: mental health and substance misuse |
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Yvonne, Public Health Nurse- Surge Staffing |
contact tracing, disease investigation, vaccinations | |
Mary Sue, Public Health Nurse- Surge Staffing |
contact tracing, disease investigation | |
Cris, Public Health Nurse- Surge Staffing |
contact tracing, disease investigation, vaccinations | |
Kelly, Nurse- Surge Staffing |
vaccinations, public health messaging | |
Melissa, Public Health Nurse- Surge Staffing |
contact tracing, disease investigation | |
Megan, Public Health Intern |
planning for older adults, those with accessibility needs, and residents with a disability(s). |
The Greendale Health Department was established in 1939 at its first location, a one-room office in the Village Hall. Cecilia Hensley R.N. was the department’s initial hire as Greendale’s first school nurse. As the population and the health needs increased, she became the first Village Nurse. |
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In the spring of 1989 the Village board purchased Drews Dime Store Building, originally built in 1938 as a food, variety and drug store cooperative. This would be the new site for the public library, the Greendale Health Department, the Greendale Historical Society and a community meeting room. The building was to be known as the Municipal building. This building is now known as the Community Learning Center and houses the Library, the Health department, and Park and Recreation. The goal of public health is to promote the highest level of well- being for all groups of people in the community. Greendale Health Department provides a variety of programs and services aimed at preventing or reducing health problems and promoting optimum health for individuals, families, and the community. Health Department services are available to all residents of the Village of Greendale. The role of the Health Department is to protect against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and spread of disease, promote and encourage healthy behaviors, respond to disasters and assist in recovery, prevent injuries and protect the community, assure quality and access to health services. Congratulations Greendale! The Greendale Health Department achieves Level III status, meeting the maximum requirements established by the State of Wisconsin for a local health department! “This achievement indicates a high level of commitment to providing quality health services in the Village of Greendale,” said Susan Shepeard, Greendale’s Health Officer (2017). The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is required to evaluate the operations of all 88 Wisconsin local health departments at a minimum of every five years. The review establishes the health department as a level I, II or III agency. A level I department meets the minimum requirements and a level III department meets the maximum requirements established for a local health department. State Health Officials identified many services that excel at the Greendale Health Department, including the Radon, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, and the Emergency Preparedness programs. Additionally, State Health Officials commended the Greendale Health Department on their strong Community Health Improvement Plan and the department's commitment to involve residents in decisions that affect the health of the whole community.
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