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Health Department

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Jerry Whetzel, M.D.

Jay County Health Officer

504 West Arch Street
Portland, IN 47371

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Heath Butz

Environmental

jay38environmentalist@gmail.com

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Laura Coleman

Public Health Nursing

jchdcoleman@hotmail.com

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Nancy Armstrong

Food

jchdfoodinspector@gmail.com

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Peggy Atkinson

Vital Records

jayvitalrecords@hotmail.com

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Glenda Clay

Vital Records

jchdclay@hotmail.com

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Jennifer Nibarger

Children's Immunization Clinic

jchdblakely@hotmail.com

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Amy Blakely

Public Health Coordinator

jchdblakely@hotmail.com

Phone Number: 260-726-8080
Cell Number:
Fax Number: 260-726-2220

Appointed

Office Hours
8:30am to 4:30pm
Now Open during Lunch.
Duties and Responsibilities
Vital Records:
Peggy Atkinson, Registrar - Glenda Clay, Assistant Registrar
  • Birth and Death Certificates - $8.00 each
  • Wallet Birth Certificate - $8.00 each
    • View/Print Birth Certificate Application Form & Instructions
    • View/Print Death Certificate Application Form & Instructions
  • Genealogy Research with hard copy- $4.00 each
    • View/Print Genealogy Birth & Death Application Form & Instructions
  • Paternity affidavits - No Charge
  • Legal ID required
Environmental:
Heath Butz, R.E.H.S.
  • Inspection of septic system installations
  • Septic system permits: View/Print Septic Permit Packet
    • Residential system - $100.00

    • Commercial system - $100.00

    • Privy - $100.00 View/Print Privy Permit Application

  • Registration fee for Sewage Disposal System Contractors - $125.00
  • View/Print List of Septic Tank Cleaners
  • Environmental Complaints
  • Public Swimming Pool Inspections
  • Public Swimming Pool and Wading Pool Permits - $100.00

    View/Print Sewage Ordinance
    View/Print Boil Water Order Guidelines 
    View/Print Swimming Pool Ordinance 
Food:
  Nancy Armstrong
  • Food outlet inspections and licensing
  • Food Permits:
    • Permanent Food service establishments permit - (yearly) $70.00  View/Print yearly Food Establishment Application
    • Mobile or temporary unit - $25.00 per event or $70.00 per year  View/Print Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application 
    • Reinstatement of food permit after suspension or revocation - $70.00
  • Food Service Plan Review (prior to construction) - $25.00
  • Food Service Plan Review (after construction commences) - $25.00
  • View/Print Home Based Vendor Requirements 

    View/Print Food Safety Tips for Food Event Volunteers
    View/Print Food Ordinance 
    View/Print Disaster Plan for Food Facilities 
    View/Print Retail Food Establishment Plan Requirements

    View/Print Retail Food Establishment Plan Questionnaire
Public Health Nursing:
Laura Coleman, R.N.
  • Adult Injections - Call for fee
  • Adult TB testing - $10.00
  • Volunteer Fire and Emergency Responders may receive, Hepatitis-B Vaccines (given at no charge)
  • Tattoo Parlor inspections (3 times a year)
  • Investigation of any Tattoo related complaint
  • Tattoo Parlor Operations yearly permit - $250.00
  • Tattoo Artistry yearly permit - $50.00
  • Communicable disease control, reporting, investigating, and follow-up
  • Patient and/or Family disease education
  • Daily Screenings for blood pressure and/or blood sugar
  • Assist school nurses
  • Public Health Education
  • Client referrals to other agencies
  • Assist with Emergency Preparedness
Children's Immunization Clinic:
Laura Coleman, R.N., Immunization Clinic Supervisor; Jennifer Nibarger, Immunization Clerk
Mondays, 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm & Wednesdays, 9:00am - 4:30 pm - Please Call for an appointment: (260) 726-7863 or (260) 726-8080
  • Must show child's immunization record
  • Parent or legal guardian must be present, or written parental permission must be provided
  • Immunization Administration Fee - $8.00 per vaccine
  • No income requirements necessary
  • Indiana State Department of Health Guidelines will apply to all vaccines
Public Health Coordinator:
Amy Blakely
  • To provide health preparedness planning to address a public health emergency
  • Represent the Health Department at all district meetings
  • Represent the Health Department at all county-wide emergency planning
  • Participate in planning and execution of drills for emergency plans

Directions to the Courthouse
120 North Court Street #2
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-7575

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