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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


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.