About the Licking County Health Department

The Licking County Health Department serves the citizens of the Licking County Combined General Health District. The Health District consists of the Townships, Villages, and Cities of Licking County, with a combined population of over 150,000.

Our Mission

Public Health LogoPreventing Disease, Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, and Protecting the Environment for the residents of the Licking County Combined General Health District, including Licking  County's Townships, Villages and the Cities of Newark, Heath and Pataskala.

Our Vision

Healthy People Living in Healthy Communities.

Our Management

R. Joseph (Joe) Ebel R.S., M.S., M.B.A. Health Commissioner
Nancy Hanger R.N., Nursing Director
Mary Beth Hagstad R.N., M.S., Child and Family Health Services Coordinator
Robert Sealock R.S., Environmental Health Director
Todd Kirkpatrick R.D., WIC Director
Barbara Lanthorn, Business Manager

Our Board

Steven Little
Rod Ellis
Neisha Grubaugh
David Reeder
Ed Smith
Patrick Scarpitti MD
Raymond Wagner
Pat Smith R.N.
Rhonda White

Carol Wachtel R.N.

Mona Myers R.N.

Our Employees - Photo

Awards and Recognition

Public Health Guardian Award

Employment

Job postings may be found on the Licking County Website

Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to contact the health commissioner to determine how they may aid in accomplishing our mission.

Internships, both paid and unpaid, are available throughout the year. More information.

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