Pulaski County Health Department
It was an afternoon to not only celebrate the work being done at the state level, but also to honor the work being done by local health care providers every day here in Pulaski County. Providers, partners and supporters learned about all this and more at a special community session hosted by the...
Handwashing sinks and new flooring were approved for the Pulaski County Health Department during a regular commissioners meeting on Feb. 3. Edwina Guffey asked permission to purchase two sinks and vinyl wood plank flooring for three of the offices - two patient rooms and the vaccine storage room....
The arrival of winter brings a flurry of health and wellness risks, from cold and flu strains to slippery ice and snow on driveways and sidewalks. So, what can Pulaski County residents do to stay healthy this winter? Pulaski County Public Health Nurse Stephen Newcomer breaks down the various ways...
The Pulaski County Council passed a motion to fund the immunization nurse contract for the health department during a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. Director of Environmental Health and Foods Edwina Guffey explained that the immunization nurse is a contracted employee on an as-needed basis....
During a regular meeting on Monday, June 17, Director of Environmental Health/ Foods Edwina Guffey asked the commissioners to consider adding new positions to the Pulaski County Health Department. Guffey said they are in need of three of new hires: an immunization nurse, a septic permit officer and...
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr Lindsay Weaver visited Pulaski County on Friday, June 7 to address several items of interest with local government officials and community leaders such as the Health First Indiana (HFI) program and Pulaski County's scorecard. Dr. Weaver met with the Pulaski...
The Pulaski County Health Department revealed its updated department logo and advised of a vaccine grant that they recently acquired during a regular county council meeting on Monday, May 13. First, Director of Environmental Health and Foods Edwina Guffey shared the health department's new logo and...
The Pulaski County Council gave the Pulaski County Health Department permission to hire a school liaison officer during a regular meeting on Monday, April 8. The school liaison officer position has been open since February of this year. The liaison officer will work under the direct supervision of...
According to current Public Health Officer Dr Rex Allman, what the health department is undergoing now is the "most change the health department has gone through in 100 years." To start, Allman advised the Pulaski County Commissioners on Monday, Dec. 18 that Dr. Timothy Day has informally agreed to...
Pulaski County Health Department Director of Environmental Health and Foods Edwina Guffey came before the commissioners on Monday, Nov. 20 to ask approval of increasing some environmental fees. Guffey explained that the current fee for a new septic system is $75 and repair or replacement is $50....