Health Officer - Dr. Eric Yazel

Dr. Eric Yazel graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Biology, followed by a M.A. in Clinical Physiology from Ball State University. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Louisville and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine there as well, serving as Chief Resident. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Louisville as well as an Attending Physician at Clark Memorial Emergency Department. He also serves at the Clark County Health Officer, Chief Medical Officer for LifeSpring Health Systems, Chief Medical Officer for BluMine Health, Chief Tactical Physician for the Jeffersonville Police Department, and Medical Director of Meade County EMS.

Eric was born in northern Indiana and grew up in Indianapolis. He has been a Clark County resident since 2006. He enjoys travelling, basketball, and all things outdoors, especially spending time on his farm in Borden with his wife and two children.

Board of Directors

• Mr. Denny Hill - President
• Ms. Fay Allen – Board Member
• Dr. Arthur Boerner – Board Member
• Dr. Harold Gough – Board Member
• Mr. Josh Hillman – Board Member
• Dr. Charles Kemper – Board Member
• Ms. Teresa Natterman – Board Member
• Dr. Eric Yazel – Health Officer

Board Meetings

Pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Open Door Law, the Clark County Board of Health, Clark County, Indiana, hereby announces the following schedule of its regular meetings for the period of January 1st through December 31st.

Meeting Dates:

• Please see our upcoming meetings listing

All regular meetings of the Clark County Board of Health will be held in the Conference Room on the Second Floor of the Clark County Health Department located at 1201 Wall Street Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130, at 8:30 a.m. on the dates specified above. If the date, time, or place is changed, the notice of such change shall appear in the Notice of Special Meeting.

Annual Reports

Click here to visit the Document Center to view our Annual Reports

Board Meeting Minutes

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The Public Health Nurse provides Tuberculosis testing in Clark County Indiana.

Public Health Nurse Office Hours

Please Note: Tests are by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment please contact the office between 8:30am to 4:30pm,  Monday thru Friday, excluding legal holidays.

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Fee

There is a $20 fee charged for the test.

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Location

1201 Wall Street Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Phone 812-283-2459
Phone 812-283-2739
Phone 812-920-8401

Additional Information about Tuberculosis

• Indiana State Department of Health Tuberculosis Control Program
• Indiana State Department of Health Quick facts about Tuberculosis
  
• Indiana State Department of Health Tuberculosis Annual Reports
• The Centers for Disease Control Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

The Clark County Health Department, in cooperation with the Hoosiers Hills AIDS Coalition, administers the HIV/STD Program.  Based out of their jointly located office in Jeffersonville, comprehensive and intergraded services are provided to the citizens of Clark, Floyd, and 12 surrounding counties in Southeast Indiana.  

Program Location

Clark County Health Department
Affiliated With Hoosier Hills AIDS Coalition
1201 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, In 47130
Phone 812-288-2706 / Fax 812-288-1474

Asistencia disponible en Espanol

Hours

Monday- Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Program Services

• HIV/HEP C TESTING – FREE testing available: appointment preferred
• STI Testing - FREE Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections: appointment preferred
• SSP - Syringe Services Program; Narcan services offered
• SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUPPORT PROGRAM - Outreach testing for HIV/HEP C and STI’s available to drug treatment facilities, jails/prisons, youth shelters, schools, etc.
• DISEASE INTERVENTION - Specialist provides confidential partner notifications and HIV Prevention Education information. Specialist provides referrals to Case management and other agencies as needed.  Linkage to care services
• NON - MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT - Case Management for HIV+/AIDS clients in accessing benefit programs.
  • AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) - Indiana Department of Health program. Coverage for obtaining HIV related prescriptions and other related medications.
  • Early Intervention Plan (EIP) - Indiana Department of Health Program. Provides limited medical coverage for clients without insurance.
  • Health Insurance Assistance Program (HIAP) - Indiana Department of Health Program. Pays insurance premiums, deductibles, and co-payments for individuals on high risk insurance coverage.
  • Direct Emergency Financial Assistance (DEFA) - Emergency assistance needs- rent/utilities, medications, food, transportation, etc.
  • Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA) - Housing/utility assistance, short and long term, must meet HUD requirements.

Services are supported through funding provided by

• Clark County Health Department
• Indiana State Dept. of Health
• Caesars Foundation of Floyd County
• Clark County Cares
• Louisville Metro Housing
• Indiana Housing Authority
• Emerging Communities - KY
• Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis

Program Contacts

Dorothy Waterhouse Program Director 812-288-2706 x 216	Jessica Shields CCHD/DIS/L2C 812-288-2706 x 217	Liz Allen CCHD/DIS 812-288-2706 x 219	Andrew Templon IDOH / DIS 317-503-8890
Taiwo Ishola Case Manager 812-288-2706 x 225	Casey Dayvault Case Manager 812-288-2706 x 227	Alex Durall Case Manager 812-288-2706 x 226	Sarah Good CCHD / DIS 812-288-2706 x 228
Vacant Outreach Tester 812-288-2706 x 222	Todd Mattingly Outreach Tester 812-288-2706 x 223	Vacant Outreach Tester / SPSP 812-288-2706 x 218	Angie Smith Admin. Assistant 812-288-2706

 

 

The Clark County Public Health Nurse provides several community services including immunizations, TB Testing, and monitoring communicable diseases within the county. 

Office Hours

Office Hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays,

Please note: All Public Health Nurse services are by appointment only.

Office Location

1201 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Office Contacts

For more information regarding the program or scheduling an appointment please contact our staff at:

Bridget McCurdy, RN , BSN
Phone 812-283-2459

Amelia Johns, LPN
Phone 812-283-2739

Kim Clark, LPN
Phone 812-920-8401

Office Location

Clark County Health Department
1201 Wall Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Office Phone Numbers

• Administration/Vital Records/Environmental - Phone 812-282-7521
• Public Health Nurse  - Phone 812-283-2459
• HIV/STD Program Office - Phone 812-288-2706

Office Hours

• Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Saturday - CLOSED
• Sunday - CLOSED