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Jackson County Health Department
District 5 - Southwest
Welcome to the Jackson County Health Department. 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
How to register for a COVID 19 test or if you are having trouble you can call (580) 482-7308, and the Health Department staff will help you make an appointment.
To register for a COVID 19 vaccine appointment call (580) 482-7308 and the Health Department staff will help you make an 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 Jackson 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.
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 weekends and state holidays)
Regional Director
Brandie Combs, MPH
Phone: (580) 682-9017
Regional Nurse Manager
Janene Atchley
Phone: (580) 585-0402
Quadrant Sanitarians
Dan Brown, Phone: (580) 248-5890
Chad Newton, Phone: (580) 309-0311
Consumer Health Service Supervisor
Brady Roach
Phone: (580) 585-6631
Public Information Officer
Michael Leal
Phone: (580) 585-6677
Administrative Programs Officer
Danette Rivas
Phone: (580) 335-2163
Administrative Programs Officer & HR Support
Johnetta Miller
Phone: (580) 585-6617
| Members | Appointed By | Term Began | Term Expires | Residence |
| Mike Wallace |
County Commissioners | 1/7/2019 |
Indefinite |
Altus |
| Jimmy Smith |
District Judge |
7/1/2010 | 6/30/2026 | Blair |
| Kyle Keenum | County Commissioners | 4/27/2022 | 6/30/2023 | Altus |
| J.R. Wheeler | Commissioner of Health | 3/24/2016 | 6/30/2024 | Altus |
| Angela Ybarra | Commissioner of Health | 9/25/2017 | 6/30/2025 | Altus |
Medical Director: Dr. Jamie Hockett, MD
Jackson County Board of Health members will be actively involved in working with the health department to identify the public health problems of our county and lead community efforts to solve them. The Jackson County Board of Health consists of five (5) members, appointed as follows:
2-Appointed by State Commissioner of Health
1 Appointed by District Court Judge-must hold School Administrators Certificate
1 Appointed by Board of County Commissioners must be MD, DO, DDS, OD, or RN
1 Appointed by Board of Commissioners. May be a member of the Board of Commissioners
- State of Oklahoma Careers
- 340 Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Select your county under location.
Contact Information
Jackson County Health Department
Physical Address: 401 W. Tamarack Road, Altus, Oklahoma 73521-1599
Phone: (580) 482-7308
Fax: (580) 477-2763
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(closed weekends and state holidays)
