General Information
Mission
The Athens City-County Health Department works to improve and maintain the health of Athens County residents and protect people where we live.
Vision
A safer, healthier, and informed Athens County.
Health Commissioner & Medical Director
James Gaskell, MD
Board of Health
Michael Wootton, DDS - President
Robert Woodworth, DO - President Pro Tempore
Robert Frey
Heidi Shaw, RN
Betty Jo Parsley
Administrator
Jack Pepper, RS
Leadership Team
James Gaskell, MD - Health Commissioner & Medical Director
Jack Pepper, RS - Administrator
Crystal Jones, RN - Director of Nursing
Ruth Dudding, CHES - Director of Community Health & Engagement
Patrick McGarry, RS - Director of Environmental Health
Court Witschey - Director of Policy & Planning