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Delaware County Health Department

District 4 - Welcome!

Our staff are working each day to ensure that each person in our community is afforded the opportunity for the highest quality of public health. Through our service areas, we are committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health in Delaware County.

We hope that you use the information on this site to promote your personal health, the health of your family and the health of our 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


The Health Department services vary as to days, times, eligibility, and fees, if any. The Health Department is an equal opportunity provider.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
(closed weekends and state holidays)

Regional Area Director
David Chissoe

Administrative Assistant
Kristen O’Herin

Business Manager
Vacant

Nursing Services, District Nurse Manager
Anna Marie McSpadden

Public Health Specialist Supervisor
Josh Daily

Community Engagement & Health Planning Manager
Darla Thompson

The Delaware County Board of Health is comprised of five appointed members who voluntarily serve as an advisory panel to the county health director. 

Richard Tidwell, M.D. – CHAIR
Medical Doctor, Jay Family Medicine
(2023-2027)

Wilma Spears – SECRETARY
Retired, Department of Human Services
(2021-2025)

Bethena Robison – MEMBER
Registered Nurse
(2020-2024)

Jake Callihan – MEMBER
Delaware County Commissioner

Regiena Henderson – MEMBER
School Superintendent
(2022-2026)


Contact Information

Address: 438 S. 9th St. Jay, OK 74346-0370
Phone: (877) 253-4511
Fax: (866) 315-0432

TO REPORT A PUBLIC HEALTH DISEASE OR OUTBREAK
CALL (405) 426-8710, ANSWERED 24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK.