Mission
Helping people live healthier.
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Vision
To be the trusted health resource for all people.
Committed to Excellence
Our agency serves three counties, 1,604 square miles, 31 communities, and 153,000 residents. The agency is lead by the Board ofHealth, comprised of two county commissioners from each county. The Health Officer is responsible for the operation of the agency. The Health Officer is supported by the Medical Director, a local physician, who advises the agency regarding issues of public health and disease prevention.
Four Division Directors are responsible for program planning, policy development, and staff training. Five supervisors ensure that staff are supported in carrying out the requirements of the programs and services we provide. Sixty-seven talented team members ensure that each individual receives the high quality services that are expected.
Our staff is committed to our mission and vision, desiring to make our communities safe and providing services to support optimal community health.
Administration
- Rebecca Burns, MPH, RS, Health Officer
- Karen Luparello, DO, MPH, Medical Director
- Theresa Fisher, BS, Administrative Services Director
- Joseph Frazier, REHS, Environmental Health Director
- Heidi Hazel, BSN, RN, Personal Health and Disease Prevention Director
- Laura Sutter BS, Area Agency on Aging 3C Director
Rebecca A. Burns, MPH, RS
Health Officer
burnsr@bhsj.org(opens in new tab)
517-279-9561(opens in new tab) ext. 148
Meet the Board of Health
Meet the dedicated leaders who help guide the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Brent Leininger
Hillsdale County
Rick Shaffer
St.Joseph County
Kevin Collins
Hillsdale County
Tim Stoll
Branch County
Jared Hoffmaster
St. Joseph County
Jon Houtz
Branch County
Meeting Materials, Minutes, and Videos
*To request archived board meeting materials, minutes, videos, or schedules, please do not hesitate to call with your request at 517-279-9561.