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Pittsburg County Health Department

District 9 - Welcome!

Welcome to the Pittsburg 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
Juli Montgomery

District Nurse Manager
Melissa Locke

Business Manager
Michelle Hisaw

Business Manager
Cheryl McElhaney

Administrative Programs Officer
Laini Partain

Local Emergency Response Coordinator
James Schulz

Public Health Specialist
Nicole Kell

Health Planning Manager
Lesa Curry

Allied Health Coordinator
Becky Barnes

Assistant District Nurse Manager
Misty Newby

Early Intervention Supervisor
Peyton Hodges

Child Guidance Supervisor
Donna Engleman

Children First Program Supervisor
Lynn Tackett

Nutrition Therapist Supervisor
Brian Musgrove

Construction/Maintenance Supervisor
Terry Martin

The Pittsburg 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.

  • Sam Rhyne, Appointed By Associate District Judge
  • Dr. Kamron Torbati, Appointed By County Commissioner 
  • Rev. Anthony Washington, Appointed By Commissioner of Health 
  • Ross Selman, Appointed By County Commissioner 
  • Dr. Janet Wansick, Appointed By Commissioner of Health


Contact Information

Pittsburg County Health Department
1400 East College Avenue
McAlester, OK, 74501
Phone: (918) 423-1267
Fax: (918) 423-2948

TO REPORT A PUBLIC HEALTH DISEASE OR OUTBREAK
CALL 405-271-4060, ANSWERED 24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK.