Pottawatomie County Health Department
District 6 - Central Oklahoma
Welcome to the Pottawatomie County Health Department. Our staff works hard to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care, and top-notch customer service to our clients.
Whether it is through outreach events or clinic appointments, we hope that you will see the passion your local health department has for serving the community.
Our MISSION is: To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
Our VISION is: Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.
Our VALUES are: Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(closed weekends and state holidays)
Regional administrative Director
Daryn Kirkpatrick
District Nursing Manager
Raelina Tucker
Administrative Programs Officer
Emily Walsh
Business Manager
Kayla Jarrett
Community Engagement & Health Planning Manager
Bret Wood
Communications Coordinator
Ashlyn DeMik
Local Emergency Response Coordinator
Aaron Scott
Environmental Health
Tonya Tinsley
Allied Health Coordinator
Mishael Farrand-Fulton
The Pottawatomie County Board of Health is comprised of five appointed members who voluntarily serve as an advisory panel to the county health director. The board meets quarterly to discuss public health needs, clinical updates, health trends and review and approve annual budget.
- Marilyn Bradford, Commissioner of Health Appointment
- Tom Wilsie, Associate District Judge Appointment
- Buck Day, County Commissioner Appointment
- Ruby Redfield, County Commissioner Appointment
- Timothy Zientek, Commissioner of Health Appointment
- State of Oklahoma Careers
- 340 Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Select your county under location.
The health department will give you current testing information or help you make a COVID 19 vaccine appointment.
Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins will be seen if staff is available.
For the latest information and COVID-19 resources please check out our OSDH COVID-19 website.
You can also dial 211 for questions. Dialing 211 helps direct callers to services for, among others, the elderly, the disabled, those who do not speak English, those with a personal crisis, those with limited reading skills, and those who are new to their communities – other information about 211 services
COVID-19 Integrated Pottawatomie County View – Current Risk Level
What Prevention Steps Should You Take Based on Your COVID-19 Community Level?
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| People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. As of April 18, 2022 masks are no longer required on public transportation – Check the link in case circumstances have changed. |
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If you are immunocompromised or high risk for severe disease, learn more about how to protect yourself with additional CDC recommendations for each COVID-19 Community Level.
Contact Information
Pottawatomie County Health Department
1904 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone: (405) 273-2157
Fax: (405) 275-5167
TO REPORT A PUBLIC HEALTH DISEASE OR OUTBREAK
CALL 405-271-4060, ANSWERED 24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK.
