I started working in the Health Department in October 2003. I started out as a clerk in the STD clinic. Wow, that was far different than property assessing or market research. I checked in clients for STDs, passed out condoms, and learned all about the different diseases. At times, the subject matter was quite fun to joke around about.
I met many wonderful people at the Health Department, such as: Betsy Floyd (nurse), Terry Schrader (nurse), Helen Thomas (Immunization Clerk), Julie Henley (clerk), Jeanne Reenders (previous STD clerk, now at the Sheriff's department), Penny Boynton, Donna Syers, Tiffany Peterson, Jackie Balcom, Dawn Benkert, Linda Borgerding, Deb Wilson, Mary Young, Ivi English-Bene, Kathryn Kibbey, Joyce Rademacher (nurse), Milly, etc. There are over 70 employees, so I can't list all of the names, but I have worked with most of them at one time or another.
I have worked in the STD program, Vector Control (Dog Licensing), Food Safety/Licensing, and Immunizations. My favorite program has been Immunizations. I have learned something from each of the programs, for which I am truly blessed.
It hasn't always been the easiest departments to work in over the years, but I have met many wonderful people and learned so much.
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