About Mercer County Health Department

The Mercer county Health Department offers family health services to all residents of Mercer County regardless of income level or age. Funding for the non-profit local public health agency comes from county tax income and through contracts from local, state, and federal sources.

The Mercer County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer providing employment opportunities to applicants, employees and clients without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, nation origin, political belief, veteran status, or disability. You can read the full Non-Discrimination Statement HERE.

The Mercer County Health Department also uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

Meet Our Staff

Ashton

Ashton

Please Welcome - Ashton our newest RN. Ashton has been in the Princeton community since 2009. Ashton started her nursing career in St. Joesph at Mosaic Life Care, and since then she has worked in various other hospital settings. Ashton has experience in multiple...

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Gina

Gina

Email: [email protected] Gina is our administrator.  She has worked at the office since 2002.  During that time she has experience with Public Health, Home Health, Immunizations, Office Visits including lab draws, WIC services, Communicable...

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Rose

Rose

Email: [email protected] Rose was born and raised in the mountains of western Idaho.She moved to Missouri with her husband and children in 2006. Rose loves spending time with her family and serving in her church.  She loves to read, garden, and...

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Our Vision, Mission and Organizational Values

Vision Statement

Mercer County will be a Healthy Community Where People Live In a Safe Environment with Access to Affordable, Quality Health Care to Reach Their Fullest Health Potential.

Mission Statement

Mercer County Health Department Strives to Promote and Protect The Health and Safety and Wellness of Our Community Through Health Education, Prevention and Other Public Health Services.

Organization Values

Respect Each Other

Conflicts Remain Constructive

Strive to Achieve a Healthy Group Process

Truth Seeking – Rectitude – Optimizing the Ultimate Wisest Decision Possible and Doing the Right Thing

Help All Employees Grow