District Health Department # 10
Chelsea Rossow, MPH, BS, currently serves as an Epidemiologist at District Health Department #10, where responsibilities include communicable disease surveillance, performance management, quality improvement, accreditation, grant writing, strategic planning, and data analysis. Prior experience includes a Public Health Internship at Kent County Health Department, focusing on survey development and qualitative analysis for COVID-19 response efforts, and a role as Student Coordinator at Grand Valley State University Recreation and Wellness, where program development and health education initiatives were prioritized. Chelsea's background also includes experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Edison Christian Health Center and as Assistant Manager/Lifeguard at the City of St. Johns Recreation Department City Swim Lessons. Chelsea holds a Master's degree in Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University, with additional certification as a nursing aide from Lansing Community College.
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District Health Department # 10
District Health Department #10 was formed October 1, 1997, through the consolidation of four health departments into one organization. DHD#10 is the largest geographical health department in Michigan and is the tenth largest based upon population. OUR MISSION To promote and enhance the health of our communities and environment through protection, prevention, and intervention. OUR VALUES Integrity Responsibility Accountability Customer Service Positive Attitude Communication OUR VISION Healthy People, Healthy Communities WHAT DOES PUBLIC HEALTH DO FOR YOU? Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease Protects against environmental hazards Prevents injuries Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery Assures the quality and accessibility of health services 10 ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1. Monitor health status to identify community health problems. 2. Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community. 3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues. 4. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems. 5. Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. 6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety. 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure provision of health care when otherwise unavailable. 8. Assure a competent public health and personal health care workforce. 9. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services. 10. Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.