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Our Mission

The mission of the Gary Health & Human Services Department is to:

  • Manage and deliver services that impact and record issues relating to the health of the citizens of Gary, Indiana;
  • Recommend policy for ordinances and laws that will govern Public Health practices based on Indiana codes and community needs; and
  • Serve a culturally diverse population, courteously and professionally, with respect for their dignity without discrimination based on national origin, race, color creed, religion, age, sex or disability.

Department of Health – Main Campus
1145 W. 5th Avenue  Gary, IN 46402
Phone 219.882.5565

Hours of Operation

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-4:30 pm AND every THIRD Saturday

Constituent Services begin at 9:00 am.
(Note: last customer must be here by 4:00pm)

COVID-19 Suggested Precautions

Due to the increasing COVID numbers, FREE HOME TEST is given out at the Health Department.

If you test positive for COVID-19:

  • Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others if you have symptoms. (You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.)
  • Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
  • Do not go places where you are unable to wear a mask.
  • Do not travel.
  • Take steps to improve ventilation at home, if possible.
  • Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.

When you have COVID-19, isolation is counted in days, as follows:

If you have symptoms:

  • Day 0 of isolation is the day of symptom onset, regardless of when you tested positive
  • Day 1 is the first full day after the day your symptoms started

If you develop symptoms within 10 days of when you were tested, the clock restarts at day 0 on the day of symptom onset.

If you had symptoms and:

  • Your symptoms are improving

You may end isolation after day 5 if:

  • You are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).

Gary Health Commissioner Calls For Renewed Covid-19 Precautions (08-25-2023)

COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE

Effective April 18, 2023, FDA will no longer approve the use of the COVID-19 primary series vaccine.  Available now will be the Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent vaccine.  If you are 65 years or older, you can receive a 2nd Bivalent dose if it has been at least 4 months since the first Bivalent dose.

However, the Johnson & Johnson one dose COVID-19 vaccine is still available but NOT RECOMMENDED.

For further information, you can contact the Gary Health Department at (219) 882-5565.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-changes-simplify-use-bivalent-mrna-covid-19-vaccines

Bivalent vaccine is available for ages 6 months of age or older.

For further information, you can contact the Gary Health Department at (219) 882-5565.

COVID-19 TESTING & VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE AT GARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2023,
THE GARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE FREE COVID TESTING. ONLY INSURANCE AND CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

COVID TESTING
WILL BE DONE ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM  AND 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

and EVERY 3RD SATURDAY FROM 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

MUST BRING ID AND INSURANCE CARD WITH YOU AT THE TIME OF SERVICE

FEE SCHEDULE:
COVID TEST ONLY - $66.00
COVID, FLU, RSV TEST - $76.00
FREE HOME COVID TESTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE GARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Covid Vaccinations: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30-4:30pm.
AND every third Saturday of the month 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Shingles (Shingrux), Flu and Pneumonia vaccines are being offered:
-Medicaid is accepted for Flu vaccines for children and adults. If no insurance the cost is $20.
-Shingles & Flu are offered for 65 years and older through Vaxcare.(Insurance Portal)
-Pneumonia vaccines are offered through VFC. If no insurance the cost is $20.

ATTENTION!  PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC

CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

RESOURCES:    Frequently Asked Questions  |  ABOUT COVID-19

Health Services

Please Choose From Below:

Department of Health – Main Campus
1145 W. 5th Avenue  Gary, IN 46402
Phone 219.882.5565

The Indiana State Department of Health’s 24-hour public health emergency phone number is (317) 233-1325.

Resources

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Environmental Health

Health inspections are conducted to ensure that foods are safe, wholesome and sanitary. Health inspectors regulate retail food establishments to ensure all food products are in compliance with state laws and regulations. Sanitation requirements are designed to offer a more comprehensive approach to protecting the consumer from contaminated food and food borne illnesses.

Rodent and mosquito control is designed to reduce the incidence of vector born diseases. Truck mounted ULV spraying and larviciding are two methods used to effectively control mosquito populations. To reduce the rodent population, health inspectors use rodent abatement methods to eliminate the spread of disease in the City of Gary.

Department Staff

Administration

Veronica Collins-Ellis MPA, Executive Director
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Dr. Janet Seabrook MD, MBA, Health Commissioner
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Karynton Holliday,
Administrative Assistant
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Quanda Davis,
Fiscal Manager
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Nursing/Health Card Clinic
 
Felicia Cossey-Berry,
Health Services Manager
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Jana Smith,  
Medical Assistant
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Shantelle Patterson,
Medical Assistant
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Lashander Lee,
Medical Assistant
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Marcy Green,
Medical Biller
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Azari Wiggins,
Community Health Worker
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Enviromental Health
 
James Shelby,
Chief Health Inspector
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William Judge,
Health Inspector
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James Gardner,
Health Inspector
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School Liaison,
Omar Espinosa
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Brandy Downs-Burnett,
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Health Clinic

Rosemarie Joiner,
Health Clinic Program Coordinator
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Micheal Exom,
Public Health Nurse
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Lashonda Mabon,
Registration Fiscal Clerk
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Aquanette Hudson,
Disease Intervention Specialist
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Jadyn Couisnard,
Disease Intervention Specialist
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Chevon Rouse,
Disease Intervention Specialist
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Moriya Brown,
Disease Intervention Specialist
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Beverly Edwards,
Disease Intervention Specialist
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Vital Records
 
Brenda Daniel,
Vital Records Manager
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Glanishia Yarbough,
Vital Records Manager
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Warming & Cooling Emergency Center

Gloria Spear,
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Lead Case Managers

Rashonda Frazier,
Lead Case Manager
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Taria Batiste,
Lead Case Manager
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