Junction City - Geary County Health Department

History

The Board of Health was established on July 1, 1949, by a joint resolution of the City & County Commissioners. The board consists of seven members: one County Commissioner, one City Commissioner, one Medical Consultant from the Geary County Medical Society, and four at large members from the community.

Our vision statement is:

"Promoting and Protecting the Health of the People and their Environment."

Our mission statement:

• To prevent disease
• To investigate communicable diseases
• To monitor the health status of the community
• To educate the community about health issues

We look forward to serving you, here on the Internet and at our Ash Street location!!    

Board of Directors

Name: Verna McKim
Position on Board: Chairperson
4th Community Board Member

Name: Mike Rhodes
Position on Board: City Commission Board Member

Name: William “Bill” Deppish
Position on Board: County Commission Board Member

Name: Dr. Marc Felts
Position on Board: Secretary, Medical Director
Geary County Medical Society

Name: Daisy McTavish
Position on Board: Vice Chair
Community Board Member

Name: Mary Burnham
Position on Board: Treasurer
Community Board Member

Name: Joyce McRae
Position on Board: Community Board Member