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Our Staff

Dawn Vader, MBA, Adminstrator

Dawn manages the day-to-day operations of the Health Department.

Sandi Nelson, R.N., B.S.N., 

Sandi serves as the Vaccine Coordinator for VFC, Epidemiologist and Communicable Disease Investigation, Childcare Health Consultant, Show Me Healthy Women Coordinator, and Health Educator including car seat inspections. She also helps with the day-to-day clinic duties.

Debbie Smith, PBT, CM

Debbie serves as a phlebotomist. She teaches Silver Sneakers, is a class facilitator, and assists with day-to-day clinic operations. She is also an IdentoGo enrollment agent.

Sharon Korsi, Administrative Assistant

Sharon is the administrative assistant and front office receptionist. She also serves as registrar, WIC clerk, and billing clerk.

Megan Pitts RN, BSN

Megan’s main duty is serving as the WIC and Breastfeeding Coordinator for Hickory County. Megan is also the Facilitator for the Teen Outreach Program, works on several community grants, teaches exercise classes, and helps with the day-to-day clinic duties.

Donna Moriarty, Nurse Practitioner

Donna is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who cares for patients at our monthly women’s wellness clinics.

Betty Rosbrugh, Nutritionist

Betty serves as the WIC Nutritionist for Hickory County.

Tammy Parker LPN

Tammy facilitates several classes including Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, and Diabetes Prevention Programs. She also works with various community grants, is an IdentoGo Enrollment Agent, and helps with the day-to-day clinic duties.

Our Board of Directors:

Kathy Rains, President - 417-300-1385

Linda Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer

Dennis Hutton, Board member -  417-326-9245

Richard Dringenberg, Board member

Dan Blankenship, Board Member