Emergency Response Coordinator:
Bill Thouvenin
618-548-3878
bthouvenin@ussonet.net
Since the events of September 11th, the role of the local
health department has expanded to include a strong focus
on enhanced surveillance in order to detect and respond
to emerging threats. During a public health emergency, the
Marion County Health Department has specific roles.
As your county health department, we are committed to keeping you and your family safe.
We are your information source during a public health emergency.
Bill Thouvenin
618-548-3878
bthouvenin@ussonet.net
Since the events of September 11th, the role of the local
health department has expanded to include a strong focus
on enhanced surveillance in order to detect and respond
to emerging threats. During a public health emergency, the
Marion County Health Department has specific roles.
- In the case of an influenza outbreak, we work from a prevention model, providing staff
to educate the public on safe practice so that influenza is not spread person to
person. Vaccinations are also provided in order to protect the population. - In the case of food borne illness, we investigate food establishments for cleanliness
and food handling practices. Victims are personally interviewed in order to collect and
document illness signs and symptoms. This information helps to develop case
definitions so that others suffering from the same illness can be identified and treated. - In the case of a biological terrorist event, we are the likely first responders. This
means our trained health department professionals will provide public education,
increase disease surveillance, investigate any reported illnesses, provide mass
emergency medications or vaccinations, and work with partnering agencies to initiate
prevention protocols and activate treatment plans. We will be able to provide mass
inoculation or medication to all residents if necessary.
As your county health department, we are committed to keeping you and your family safe.
We are your information source during a public health emergency.
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Emergency Contact Information:
Business Hours are 8am-5:15, Monday through Friday
Melissa Mallow, Administrator
During business hours: 618-548-3878
Non-Business hours: 618-322-3878
Bill Thouvenin, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator:
During business hours: 618-548-3878
Non-Business hours: 618-267-2996
Shelley Yoder, Director of Clinical Services:
During business hours: 618-548-3878
Non business hours: 618-322-3878
Business Hours are 8am-5:15, Monday through Friday
Melissa Mallow, Administrator
During business hours: 618-548-3878
Non-Business hours: 618-322-3878
Bill Thouvenin, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator:
During business hours: 618-548-3878
Non-Business hours: 618-267-2996
Shelley Yoder, Director of Clinical Services:
During business hours: 618-548-3878
Non business hours: 618-322-3878