District Health Department # 10
Katy Bies has a significant amount of work experience in the field of health education and management. Katy has been working at District Health Department #10 since 1994, holding various roles throughout their tenure. These roles include Adolescent Health/Community Health Manager, Health Educator, and School Health Director. In these positions, Katy has managed programs, grants, budgets, and staff, providing physical and mental health services for adolescents. Katy has also been involved in clinical, school-based, and community health education, and has experience in grant writing and program marketing. Currently, Katy holds the position of School Health Director at District Health Department #10.
Katy Bies obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science & Biology from Grand Valley State University, completing their studies from 1990 to 1994. Katy also pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health Science, with a major in Health Science and a minor in Biology at the same university. However, no information regarding the duration of this program is provided.
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.