About Us

Public health serves the vital role of safeguarding community health and promoting wellness by ensuring access to safe food and clean water. It also addresses preventable health issues like tobacco use, poor diet, and substance abuse through healthy behavior promotion.

Although the health department is the face of public health, the local public health system is made up of many partners who work together to ensure the community’s health. This network encompasses hospitals, governmental bodies, medical centers, educational institutions, and social services, among others.

The Lincoln County Health Department is unifying these efforts by helping individuals recognize the significance of achieving and sustaining good health for themselves and their community. We are reaching out to people wherever they live and work, sharing the latest healthcare solutions, including:

  • Identifying specific health issues facing our community.
  • Conducting extensive investigations into health threats.
  • Understanding the chronic and acute health challenges we face.
  • Providing specialized knowledge to front-line responders handling emergencies and health crises.
  • Establishing county-wide initiatives to promote wellness.
  • Committing to full compliance with all public health regulations.
  • Advancing health education and implementing evaluative services to reinforce the county's exemplary health status.

Our Mission

The mission of the Lincoln County Health Department is one of dedication and commitment to assessing, developing, promoting, and providing good health through community partnerships for the well-being of everyone in the county.

Our Vision

The Lincoln County Health Department is committed to nurturing healthy lives and fostering healthy choices, creating a thriving community. Our vision is for every resident of Lincoln County to enjoy a healthy, fulfilling, and productive life.

Our Values

Deliver The Future First

  • Continuously innovate and empower others to do the same.
  • Take intelligent risks and learn from successful outcomes.
  • Pursue opportunities that have yet to be explored.
  • Drive innovation to address societal challenges.

Build Strong Customer Relationships

  • Understand and fulfill customer needs.
  • Be as essential to our customers as they are to us.
  • Equip employees to make informed decisions for our customers.
  • Simplify problem-solving and streamline processes.
  • Empower consumers to safely and securely utilize healthcare products and technology.

Unleash Our Human Potential

  • Show compassion towards each other, both professionally and personally.
  • Invest in our workforce and acknowledge achievements.
  • Value diversity in thought, background, and experience
  • Encourage community service.

Operate with Integrity and Trust

  • Always do the right thing.
  • Communicate honestly and follow through on promises.
  • Safeguard customer and health department information.
  • Collaborate to bring the best ideas forward.
  • Honor decisions and uphold commitments.
  • Act as responsible stewards of the environment.

Board of Health

The Board of Health serves as the governing body for the Lincoln County Health Department. It is responsible for approving budgets, endorsing and ratifying policies, and overseeing the department’s operations. The Board is dedicated to ensuring that the health department’s services effectively address the needs of Lincoln County citizens.

Sharon White – President
Leah Hager – Vice President
Tim Davis – Member
Kent Neal – Member
Brenda Baker – Member
Dr. Jon Bowen – Medical Officer

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