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County Approves Dept. of Health Contract for PHO
Johnson County’s Commissioners accepted and approved a contract between themselves, Public Health, and the State of Wyoming Department of Health (DOH) for the county’s Public Health Officer (PHO), currently Dr. Mark Schueler.
The annual agreement specifies the State of Wyoming’s Department of Health will help fund the county’s PHO position, paying $9,600 for performing the duties during the coming fiscal year, with the county contributing $400 for a total annual payment to the PHO of $10,000.
According to the Johnson County website, the typical duties of the public health officer and the office include preventing the spread of disease; preventing injuries; promoting healthy behavior; increasing access to healthcare; helping people find the services they need; protecting against environmental hazards; and working with the DOH to improve training, quality of services, and special programs.
According to the County Attorney’s office, this is the same annual contract the county signs every year.
The current contract is effective from July 1st of 2021 through June 30th of 2022.
