Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County
Ellen Elliott-Bissey is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a career spanning several decades in nursing and healthcare education. Currently serving as a School Health Nurse at Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County since August 2020, Ellen previously taught the Allied Health Tech Prep program at Miami Valley Career Technology Center from June 2001 to June 2020. A veteran of the US Army, Ellen held various nursing positions, including serving as an officer in charge of a specialty care clinic in Iraq. Earlier experience includes roles as a Public Health Nurse with the Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health Dept and as a staff nurse at the VA Medical Center. Ellen holds a BSN from Indiana Wesleyan University, a Master's in Education from Wright State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Administration from Antioch University, and an AAS in Nursing from Sinclair Community College.
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by achieving the goals of public health: prevention, promotion and protection. Our agency protects the air, food, drinking water, and many everyday aspects of a healthy Montgomery County. Improving and maintaining public health requires an ongoing community-wide effort with schools, hospitals, community organizations, and neighborhood groups to help people make healthier choices in their everyday lives. We want people to realize that the lifestyles they choose have an impact on their overall personal health. Exercise, diet, the amount of sleep we get, and how we take care of our bodies makes a difference in the long run. Public Health services are far ranging and comprehensive. We continually evaluate the changing needs of our community and implement new strategies to meet those needs. Call (937) 225-5700 or visit PHDMC.org to find out more about our programs and resources.