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Shiawassee County Health Department

Our Mission and Vision

Public health is defined by the Institute of Medicine as “what we as a society do collectively to ensure the conditions in which people can be healthy.” We believe public health has a strong link to providing a better tomorrow for Shiawassee County by supporting solutions to the economy, education, health care, and citizen security. The Shiawassee County Health Department encompasses three divisions through which our mission is accomplished: Personal Health, Environmental Health, and Emergency Preparedness.

SCHD Mission

The Shiawassee County Health Department improves the health and wellness of the county through prevention, education, protection, health promotion, delivery of services and in collaboration with community partners.

SCHD Vision

Shiawassee County is a healthier and cleaner place to live, work, and visit.

Director/Health Officer
Larry Johnson, R.S., M.S.

Director of Environmental Health
Casey Elliott, R.E.H.S.

Medical Director
Dennis Chernin, M.D., M.P.H

Director of Personal and Community Health
Nicole Greenway, M.P.H., R.N.

Director of Finance
Derek Burton, B.B.A.

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Jodi DeFrenn, B.B.A.

Environmental Health

Our Environmental Health Division assures clean water, safe treatment of sewage and clean restaurants in order to attract potential businesses, residents and tourists. 

Personal and Community Health

We are dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare services, advocating for preventive measures, and disseminating valuable health information

Emergency Preparedness

Our Emergency Preparedness Division is responsible for ongoing planning and collaborating with community partners to assure our response during an emergency is efficeint and timely in protecting Shiawassee County residents.

Important Information

We are dedicated to ensuring that you have access to the latest information to support your journey towards better health and well-being. Explore this section to stay updated and informed.

News

Capitan Center Building Addition

Capitan Center Building Addition

On July 24th 2018, Health Board Officials, County Commissioners and Health Department employees broke ground for the new addition being added onto the Capitan Center.

County GIS Information

County GIS Information

GIS efforts in Shiawassee County benefit county departments, private entity partners, other government organizations and citizens with the focus on improving our community.

Perfect Score for Accreditation

Perfect Score for Accreditation

Shiawassee County Health Department (SCHD) announced today that a perfect accreditation score was achieved. This makes back to back perfect scores for the Health Department.

Federal Tobacco 21 Law FAQ

Federal Tobacco 21 Law FAQ

In December 2019, Congress passed, and the President signed, a $1.37 trillion spending bill that included a provision to raise the minimum legal sales age for all tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationwide.

VOICE Mini Grant

VOICE Mini Grant

The Shiawassee Family YMCA and the Shiawassee County Health Department (SCHD) are partnering to announce a mini-grant opportunity for groups and organizations within Shiawassee County!

2022 Year End Article

2022 Year End Article

As the end of 2022 draws near, the Shiawassee County Health Department staff are reflecting and highlighting some of the accomplishments that were made during a year of transition from COVID19.

Health Administration Offices

Environmental Health

Surbeck Building
201 N Shiawassee St.
Corunna, Michigan 48817
(989) 743-2390

Personal and Community Health

Capitan Building
149 Corunna Rd.
Corunna, Michigan 48817
(989) 743-2355
1-800-859-4229

Emergency Preparedness

Capitan Building
149 Corunna Rd. 2nd Floor
Corunna, Michigan 48817
(989) 743-2318

Contact Us

For any inquiries, concerns, or to reach our dedicated team of healthcare professionals, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information provided below.

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