Hendricks County Board of HealthEnvironmental HealthHealth OfficerHealthy FamiliesPublic Health NursingVital RecordsCOVID-19 Testing/healthSite Plan Review Tool

The Hendricks County Board of Health consists of seven members appointed to 4 year terms by the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners. Members are responsible to uphold the mission, vision, and values of the department. (Mission Statement)

Members:

• Andrew Cougill, M.D. – Chairperson
• David Hardin – Vice-Chairperson
• Chrystal Anderson, M.D.
• Debra Campbell
• Larry Caskey, D.D.S.
• Brian Cobb
• Bruce Dillon

The 2024 Board of Health meetings are scheduled for:

• January 9
• March 12
• May 14
• July 9
• September 10
• November 12

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hendricks County Government Center, Commissioners/Council Chamber Room.                                               

355 S. Washington Street, Danville, Indiana, 46122. 

For more information call: 317-745-9217

The Environmental Health Division provides public education and administers environmental programs by local ordinance enforcement, complaint investigation, permitting, and routine inspection. The main programs include sewage disposal, retail food, drinking water wells, vector control, solid waste, recreational waters, and temporary campgrounds. Property development plans are reviewed to insure protection of Hendricks County's natural resources and to guide long term planning with attention to adequate sewage disposal and a safe water supply.

The Hendricks County Health Department fosters health promotion, disease prevention, and a safe environment for the citizens of Hendricks County.

The County Health Officer is responsible for the protection of the health of the citizens within Hendricks County and is the designated officer, under the laws of the State of Indiana, which governs the organization and operation of the Hendricks County Health Department. His duties include enforcing all applicable public health laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the position and providing public health guidance to the various divisions of the department.

David Stopperich, M.D.

Dr. David Stopperich is a board certified Family Practice Physician, practicing in Lizton, Indiana. He was appointed Hendricks County Health Officer in 2014. In addition to his duties as health officer and family physician, he is also the Medical Director for Partners in Care and is a Wellness Clinic Physician through Hendricks Regional Health. He serves on the Hendricks Regional Health Foundation Board and volunteers as a softball coach for the Avon Junior Athletic Association.

Healthy Families Indiana (HFI) is a voluntary evidence-based home visitation program that is designed to promote healthy families and healthy children through a variety of services including child development, access to health care, and parent education. This program is at no cost to families and is funded through Healthy Families Indiana, and are coordinated through Indiana Department of Child Services. 

Healthy Families knows that you, as a parent, are the most important person in your child's life. You, better than anyone else, know how to recognize and care for your child's needs. As a parent, you make the biggest difference in your child's growth and development.

Parenting is the toughest, yet most important and rewarding job that you will ever have! All parents need that little bit of extra support and encouragement as they care for their children. Healthy Families wants to share in your joy and offer our support to you during your parenting adventure.

The Nursing Division of the Hendricks County Health Department is staffed by registered nurses who specialize in public health promotion and disease prevention.

Vital Records maintains the birth and death records for people who were born or died in Hendricks County.  

Birth and Death certificates are available through this office. Hendricks County birth and death began with the year 1882.

Certificate Fees

Birth Certificate (per copy)	$15.00
**Wallet size will no longer be available after December 31, 2019.
Death Certificate (per copy)	$15.00
Genealogy Search (per name)	$5.00
Affidavit of Amendment (Corrections)	$15.00
Paternity Affidavit	$25.00
Home Birth Registration	$35.00

Birth Certificate Application - or - .pdf fillable

Death Certificate Application - or - .pdf fillable

Genealogy Application - or - .pdf fillable

The Hendricks County Community COVID-19 testing site located on Meadow Drive in Danville has ceased operations effective December 20, 2022. If you need COVID-19 testing, please consult with your local pharmacy or primary care provider. Additionally, at-home testing kits will be available for pick-up as supplies last just inside Door 6 of the Hendricks County Government Building located at 355 S. Washington St, Danville. To further help reduce the risk, please pick up the kits before you are sick or exhibiting symptoms. The Hendricks County Health Department would like to encourage the community to use the effective preventive tool of testing and other preventive measures throughout the season as respiratory illness is on the rise. View more information at COVID-19 testing below.

COVID-19 Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.

Possible symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. Symptoms may change with new COVID-19 variants and can vary depending on vaccination status. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.

When to Get Tested for COVID-19

If you have symptoms, test immediately.

If you were exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before testing. If you test too early, you may be more likely to get an inaccurate result.

If you are in certain high-risk settings, you may need to test as part of a screening testing program.

Consider testing before contact with someone at high risk for severe COVID-19, especially if you are in an area with a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level.

For guidance on using tests to determine which mitigations are recommended as you recover from COVID-19, go to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19.

Where to Check Extended Expiration dates for COVID-19 Tests

 Occasionally, the expiration dates of COVID-19 tests have been extended. To check the expiration date on your COVID-19 tests, please visit At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests | FDA

Where Else can I get a COVID-19 Test?

Check with your local pharmacy for more information. 

What to do in the Case of a Positive or Negative Test Result

If Your COVID-19 Test is Positive:

Any positive COVID-19 test means the virus was detected and you have an infection.

• Isolate and take precautions including wearing a high-quality mask to protect others from getting infected.
• Tell people you had recent contact with that they may have been exposed.
• Monitor your symptoms. If you have any emergency warning signs, seek emergency care immediately.
• Consider contacting a healthcare provider, community health center, or pharmacy to learn about treatment options that may be available to you.
• Treatment must be started within several days after you first develop symptoms to be effective.
• You are more likely to get very sick if you are an older adult or have an underlying medical condition. Possible treatment may be available for you.

If Your COVID-19 Test is Negative

A negative COVID-19 test means the test did not detect the virus, but this doesn’t rule out that you could have an infection. If you used an antigen test, see FDA instructions on repeat testing.

If you have symptoms:

• You may have COVID-19, but tested before the virus was detectable, or you may have another illness.
• Take general public health precautions to prevent spreading an illness to others.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you have any questions about your test result or if your symptoms worsen.
• Get tested again if symptoms continue.

For more information on COVID-19 testing and symptoms, please visit: Self-Testing At Home or Anywhere | CDC

 

This Excel Spreadsheet was designed by the Hendricks County Health Department and is utilized for plan review of proposed onsite wastewater disposal systems. The information on this site is provided as a public service only.  The information here is unofficial and is not a valid reference for any legal purposes. The spreadsheet design is based upon Indiana Administrative Code 410 IAC 6-8.3. It is intended to provide guidance and assistance in designing a subsurface gravity flow trench system, a subsurface dosed trench system, a sand mound system, a Presby or an ATL. It does not cover every possible situation. The Hendricks County Health Department holds no responsibility and cannot be held liable for any damages from the use of this document.

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