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
  • Kent Elliott

The 2026 Board of Health meetings are scheduled for:

  • January 13
  • March 10
  • May 12
  • July 14
  • September 8
  • November 10

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 ensure 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.

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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.

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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.

  • How We Can Help

    • Hendricks County Healthy Families is a support program for pregnant women and families with infants. Families with infants up to 3 months of age may enroll. Our family resource specialist will meet in the comfort of your own home to provide helpful community resources and information about other programs you and your family may be interested in. Enrolled families may receive services for children up to 3 years of age.

  • How You Can Help

    • Wish List (Healthy Families is always in need of the following new items)

      • Baby Diapers (Size 2 and up)

      • Preschoolers underwear size 3, 4, 5

      • 0-6 Month Onesies

      • Baby Bottles

      • Sippy Cups

      • Home Safety Items

      • Teething rings

      • Pacifiers

      • Toddler spoons/forks

      • Fuel cards

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

Adult Wellness

  • Adult Wellness Clinic provides immunizations and tuberculosis screenings. This clinic is open to anyone by appointment.

Communicable Disease Investigation

Immunizations     

    Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Clinics

    Locate influenza vaccines and clinics by using this tool: Vaccine Finder

    Lead Screening
    • It is a Federal Requirement for all children under the age of 6 years old to be tested for lead.
      • Children should receive a blood lead test between 9 and 13 months.
      • Children should receive another blood lead test between 21 and 27 months.
      • Any child between 28 and 72 months that does not have record of a blood lead test, must have a blood lead test performed.
    • The Hendricks County Health Department provides free lead screenings for children 6 years or younger. Call (317) 745-9222 to schedule an appointment.

    Tuberculosis Screening

    • The Hendricks County Health Department provides tuberculosis screening by appointment only. Call for more information.

    HIV, STD, Pregnancy Screenings

    The Hendricks County Health Department provides free HIV, STD, and pregnancy screenings by appointment, please call 317-745-9222 to schedule. Walk-ins are welcome (as staffing and time allows).

    This program provides:

    • HIV/STI testing
    • Hep C testing
    • Syphilis testing
    • Chlamydia testing
    • Gonorrhea testing
    • Pregnancy testing

    Safe Sharps Disposal 

    The Hendricks County Health Department offers a free Safe Sharps Disposal Program. The Health Department and Solid Waste Management District partner on this effort to safely collect used sharps and prevent the spread of communicable diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis C, due to needle sticks. Hendricks County residents can come to the Health Department Nursing Clinic between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, to pick up a free sharps container for their personal use. Full sharps containers can then be returned to the Health Department for disposal at no charge.

    Safe Sharps Program

    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
    Applications

    Birth or Death certificates may be obtained by the following methods:

    1. Fill Out an Application Below and either mail it or bring it to our office in person.

    2. Order records online through our authorized partner, VitalChek

    Birth Certificate Application 

    Death Certificate Application 

    Genealogy Application 

    The Community Outreach division promotes the wellbeing of Hendricks County through education, programs, and engagement with the community.

    Main Programs:

    • Community Education, Outreach, and Public Events

    EDUCATION:

    • Outreach team provides a variety of presentations, education, trainings, and public health items to the community. Community members, organizations, schools, and other interested individuals can request a presentation on a variety of public health topics.
    • Outreach team creates educational materials regarding various health topics and distributes them as flyers or digitally on social media.

    EVENTS: The team attends several community events and provides education, informational materials, and various safety items.

    HEALTH FIRST INDIANA: Outreach team assists with the implementation and planning of Health First Indiana. See HFI on page 11 for more information.

    Other Responsibilities: 

    • School Health Programming
    • Prevention Programming
    • Data Tracking, Analyzing, and reporting
    • Creating and Managing Community Partnerships

    Other Programs:

    Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health

    • Naloxone Training and Distribution: Opioid overdose reversal training is readily available to all in the community for free. Participants can learn how to use Naloxone and receive free doses. Naloxone is also available 24/7 through our naloxbox program. Naloxboxes are acrylic boxes mounted to the exterior wall of a building that provides 24/7 access to readily-accessible doses of nasal-spray naloxone. Hendricks County has 3 naloxboxes locations: Journey Church of Avon, Family Promise of Hendricks County, Brownsburg Public Library.

    Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review

    • SOFR teams are county-led teams that review local suicide and overdose deaths. Case reviews can lead to community-informed recommendations. Teams have a variety of members from healthcare, public safety, mental and behavioral health, social services, education, and other agencies that share and evaluate information.

    Tobacco Prevention and Cessation

    • Our tobacco cessation coordinator works to reduce rates of smoking and vaping in Hendricks County through various programming, education, and coordinating a local tobacco cessation and prevention coalition.

    Mental health Platform-Credible Mind

    • The Hendricks County Health Department has partnered with CredibleMind to provide a platform for credible mental health information. Credible Mind is a free online platform that brings together expert-rated and vetted videos,podcasts, apps, online programs, books, and articles all in one easy-to-use place.

      Visit: hendrickscounty.crediblemind.com

    Other Services:

      • The Health Department provides various items to help reduce the risk of addiction; such as Deterra medicine disposal bags, SHARPs, and other items as able. Medications and SHARPs are also collected at Hendricks County Tox Away Days through our partnership with Hendricks County Recycling District.