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
BJ
BJ was born and raised in North Central Missouri. She taught school for 22 years at Mercer. After obtaining her nursing degree, she worked for 6 years in long-term care locally as a nurse. She is married to Kevin with 4 children and 3 grandchildren. She loves spending...
Keri
Please join us in welcoming Keri. Keri and her significant other Jerry, are parents to six children and grandparents of two. As a faith and family-oriented person, Keri has found great satisfaction in her six-year career as a CNA. With her family's strong connection...
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...
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...
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