Mason County Health Department

Facts

Mason County Demographics

Population: 25,178
Size 445,755 sq. miles
School Population 4,461

TOTAL Health Department Encounters

1997 33,000
Saw 21,000 In Macon County Health Office
Saw 11,000 in the Field (Those seen outside health dept)

Governed by :

Mason County Board of Health (5 members) appointed by County Commission.

Guidelines

Operates under guidelines of State Dept. Of Health.

Compliance

Comply with WV state code and federal regulations.

Funding:

Municipalities within the County County Commission State Department of Health Contact with Board of Education for service

Audience

Mason Co Dept. of Health serves everyone ---not just indigent.

Fees

No fees for services for anyone -- except for permits

Staff

Dr. Francis G. Fugaro--Physician Director / Health Officer for Mason Co.

Susan Brown, RN.-- Nurse Director/Administrator

Jeff Fowler--Registered Sanitarlan/Environmental Protection

Food Handler’s Classes
Inspection of food establishments
Water testing
Control of waste
Animal bites, complaints

5 Registered Nurses (4 Full tune I Part-time)

2 Clerks (1 Full-time, I part-time)

1 Sanitarian

GOAL:

Disease prevention health promotion
County school health program

Services

Immunizations
TB Testing
STD Testing
HIV-AIDS Testing
Health Screening
Family Planning Services
Cancer Detection
Health Education
Well Child Clinics
Fluoride Water Testing

Location

Courthouse Annex building built 1933

Top floor 42 steps
4 flights stairs
Maintained by County Commission