About The Taney County Health Department
Vision
Together we create a safe and healthy community for people to live, work, and play today and in the future. Together we save lives.
Mission
Taney County Health Department exists because we believe in you.
We care deeply about you and the people you love.
Values
Helping, serving, protecting.
Founded by the vote of the people on September 1, 1960, the Taney County Health Department has served residents and visitors of Taney County since it first opened its doors on February 1, 1961. Governed by an elected five member board, TCHD proudly serves Taney County through a variety of health, wellness, and safety programs.
Board Members
Dr Rob Griffith, Chair
Board Member since 2015Dean, Academic & Student Affairs OTC Table Rock Campus
Resides in Walnut Shade, MO
Wayne Dietrich, Vice-Chair
Board Member since 2015Resides Forsyth, MO
Debbie Redford, Secretary/Treasurer
Board Member since 2000Hollister School District, Director of Communications/Grant Writer
Resides in Hollister, MO
Beth Huddleston, Board Member
Board Member since 1998Registered Dietitian, Hospice Compassus
Resides in Branson, MO
Laurie Hayes, Board Member
Board Member since 2017Executive Director at Branson Lakes Area Lodging Association and the Springfield Hotel Lodging Association
Resides in Branson, MO
TCHD is an accredited local public health department through the Missouri Institute of Community Health (MICH). In 2015, TCHD became the 76th health department in the nation to become nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board.
TCHD holds offices in Forsyth and Branson, please see contact information below.
Forsyth Office
15479 State Highway 160, Forsyth, MO 65653
Phone: 417-546-4725
Fax: 417-546-4727
Branson Office
320 Rinehart Road, Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-334-4544
Fax: 417-335-5727