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Fishers Health Department Releases Community Health Assessment Report, identifies mental health, aging population, as key health priorities

Fishers residents report strong overall health and quality of life, but a new Community Health Assessment identifies mental health as a top local priority and highlights the city’s rapidly aging population. The Fishers Health Department (FHD) released its 2025 Community Health Assessment today. The report is the culmination of a year-long analysis of primary and…
FHD Community Support Team Receives Outstanding Community Connector Award from Indiana Suicide Prevention & Awareness Summit

The FHD Community Support Team was honored with the 2026 Indiana Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit Outstanding Community Connector Award from the Indiana Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit on August 5. The Indiana Suicide Prevention & Awareness Summit is privileged honor individuals and organizations who demonstrate outstanding commitment to saving lives and promoting hope. Award…
Teen Public Health Academy Offers High Schoolers Behind the Scenes Look at Public Health

This week, 20 students got a behind-the-scenes look at public health during the Teen Public Health Academy. Through hands-on experiences, they completed a mock restaurant inspection, tested water, learned Stop the Bleed techniques, visited the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, and more. Learn more.
FHD Wins Model Practice Award for Fall Prevention Program at NACCHO Conference

The FHD team had a great week at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Conference in Louisville. Staff delivered two podium presentations, brought home the Model Practice Award for the Fall Prevention Program and returned with fresh ideas to support the health of our community. Learn more about the Fall Prevention…
Indiana Health Commissioner Visits FHD to Discuss City’s Public Health Innovation

Today, we were honored to welcome Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsey Weaver to Fishers for a discussion on FHD’s work to invest in the health of our community. The discussion highlighted our innovative approach to prevention, sustainability, and expanding public health services. Mayor Scott Fadness, Fishers Fire Department Chief Ky Ragsdale, and Fishers…
FHD Now Permanent Drop-off Location for Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank

Exciting news! FHD is now a permanent drop-off location for Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank, where you can donate non-perishable food year-round. When you stop by for a visit, bring a nonperishable food item (or two!) to drop in the barrel on your way in. All proceeds from this barrel serve the Come to Me Food…
CATCH My Breath Vaping Prevention Program Shared at Indiana School Health Network Conference

Our Public Health Educator, Kacy Brobst, shared FHD’s success with the CATCH My Breath Vaping Prevention Program at the Indiana School Health Network Conference yesterday, helping other communities bring the program to their local schools.
FHD Celebrates New Headquarters & Clinic at Fishers Community Center

The Fishers Health Department (FHD) marked its first day of clinic operations at its new headquarters and clinic with a ribbon-cutting today. The FHD relocated to the community center from its former headquarters on Technology Drive. FHD is now accepting appointments for COVID, flu and travel vaccinations, testing, and other preventive care, with plans to offer…
West Nile Virus

The Indiana Department of Health has informed the Fishers Health Department (FHD) of the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquito samples collected within Hamilton County. WNV activity is typically highest from July through September, during dusk and dawn. FHD encourages residents to: People over the age of 50 are at higher risk of developing serious…
Fishers Health Department launches Community Health & Wellbeing Survey

The Fishers Health Department (FHD) invites residents to participate in the 2025 Community Health & Wellbeing Survey, an essential tool for understanding the health needs, priorities, and challenges of those who live in the city. Open now to all Fishers residents ages 18 and older, the survey is completely anonymous and takes approximately 15–20 minutes…
Employee Spotlight: Josh Robinson

Meet Josh Robinson, Assistant Director for the Fishers Health Department! Josh plays a vital role in ensuring the department takes a data-driven, evidence-informed approach to addressing local health needs. The Fishers Health Department is proud to highlight Josh as a key contributor to the city’s public health success- most recently through his leadership and impact…
Employee Spotlight: Fishers Health Department’s Barbara Hathaway

Meet Barbara Hathaway, a passionate and hardworking member of the Fishers Health Department, and handles all vital records. With recent updates to health records, FHD is excited to introduce her as a key point of contact for this initiative and its impact on Fishers’ residents. What do you love most about your role? I enjoy…
Employee Spotlight: Fishers Health Department’s Emily Edwards

Meet Emily Edwards, the dedicated Public Health Nurse Manager at the Fishers Health Department. In honor of HPV Awareness Month, we’re excited to highlight Emily’s incredible contributions to public health as well as what the health department offers residents to prevent HPV. What is your role within the Fishers Health Department? My role at the…
Employee Spotlight: Fishers Health Department’s Ginny Zimmerman

Meet Ginny Zimmerman, the Culture of Health Ambassador for Fishers’ Health Department and Director of the Geist Half Marathon race series. With the cold weather still hanging around, we asked Ginny her best tips and tricks to stay active and what to look forward to #AroundFisherswhen the sun finally comes out! What is your role…
Ginny Zimmerman Named Fishers Culture of Health Ambassador

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MEET BRITTANY CHEVIRON-SMITH: CONNECTING RESIDENTS TO RESOURCES

At the Fishers Health Department (FHD), we’re committed to ensuring that all residents have access to the care and support they need—especially when it comes to mental health and well-being. One of the key ways we do this is through the work of our social work team, led by Brittany Chevron-Smith, our department’s dedicated social…
Meet Amy Voris: A Trusted Partner in Any Emergency

When Amy Voris reflects on her career in public health, it’s evident that her work is more than just a job—it’s a calling. With 15 years of nursing experience, her job has taken her from hospital floors to tracking communicable diseases to handling Indiana’s first COVID-19 case. Each step has shaped her path to her…
Meet Chadon Hudson: A Compassionate Public Health Advocate

Chadon Hudson’s journey into public health began during a most challenging period––the COVID-19 pandemic. After a 30-year sales career ended unexpectedly, Chadon sought new purpose, and found it in FHD’s high-demand mass vaccination clinic. For over a year, Chadon channeled his passion for helping others by calming fears and assisting thousands of Fishers residents with…
Meet Tim Burbich: A Champion for Food Safety and Community Health

Tim Burbich is on the front lines of ensuring the health and safety of Fishers’ residents—one food inspection at a time. As a FHD Retail Health Inspector, Tim has dedicated his career to protecting the community by upholding the highest standards of food safety. Over 16 years ago, Tim’s journey with the city began in…
Meet Cheryl: A Caring Face Behind Fishers Health Department’s Clinical Services

For Cheryl, a public health nurse at the Fishers Health Department (FHD), community health is more than a job—it’s a calling that found her during one of the most challenging times in recent history. A longtime Fishers resident, Cheryl began her career in nursing at St. Vincent Hospital after graduating from Ball State, but it…