TCHD Annual Reports
Health Commissioner: Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS
Expenditures in 2020: $4,805,847.36 (-4.8%)
Board President: Reggie Stockert
Noteworthy: The Tuscarawas County Health Department maintained all essential public health services while managing its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Department was the first COVID-19 testing site in the county to make testing available to anyone, with or without a medical provider's order. 4,314 drive-up COVID-19 tests were conducted between June 1 and December 31. Additionally, the Tuscarawas County Health Department was featured on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's live afternoon news conference on December 23rd as the Director of Nursing administered some of the first Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in Tuscarawas County to Drs. Jeffrey Cameron and Kevin Miller.
Expenditures in 2020: $4,805,847.36 (-4.8%)
Board President: Reggie Stockert
Noteworthy: The Tuscarawas County Health Department maintained all essential public health services while managing its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Department was the first COVID-19 testing site in the county to make testing available to anyone, with or without a medical provider's order. 4,314 drive-up COVID-19 tests were conducted between June 1 and December 31. Additionally, the Tuscarawas County Health Department was featured on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's live afternoon news conference on December 23rd as the Director of Nursing administered some of the first Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in Tuscarawas County to Drs. Jeffrey Cameron and Kevin Miller.
Health Commissioner: Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS
Expenditures in 2019: $5,047,569.62 (+9.7%)
Board President: Reggie Stockert
Noteworthy: The Tuscarawas County Health Department became Nationally Accredited in Spring of 2019. The Tuscarawas County Health Department partnered with the Ohio National Guard, Ohio Department of Health and many local partners to offer a free healthcare weekend (Guardcare) that served over 300 individuals. The Alcohol and Addiction Program was discontinued in the Fall of 2019 due to staffing shortages and financial deficits.
Expenditures in 2019: $5,047,569.62 (+9.7%)
Board President: Reggie Stockert
Noteworthy: The Tuscarawas County Health Department became Nationally Accredited in Spring of 2019. The Tuscarawas County Health Department partnered with the Ohio National Guard, Ohio Department of Health and many local partners to offer a free healthcare weekend (Guardcare) that served over 300 individuals. The Alcohol and Addiction Program was discontinued in the Fall of 2019 due to staffing shortages and financial deficits.
Health Commissioner: Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS
Expenditures in 2018: $4,562,669.00 (+3.6%)
Board President: Reggie Stockert
Noteworthy: Completed the submission of all documents and site visit requirement for the National Accreditation Process. TCHD anxiously awaits the decision from the Public Health Accreditation Board on their accreditation status. This announcement is expected in mid-2019. Per State law, all Ohio Health Departments must submit an application for Accreditation by July 1, 2018 and become Accredited by July 1, 2020.
Expenditures in 2018: $4,562,669.00 (+3.6%)
Board President: Reggie Stockert
Noteworthy: Completed the submission of all documents and site visit requirement for the National Accreditation Process. TCHD anxiously awaits the decision from the Public Health Accreditation Board on their accreditation status. This announcement is expected in mid-2019. Per State law, all Ohio Health Departments must submit an application for Accreditation by July 1, 2018 and become Accredited by July 1, 2020.
Health Commissioner: Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS
Expenditures in 2017: $4,398,384.73 (+1.0%)
Board President: Michael Cochran
Noteworthy: Continual work towards National Public Health Accreditation with TCHD’s application submitted to the Public Health Accreditation Board at the end of 2016. Per State law, all Ohio Health Departments must submit an application for Accreditation by July 1, 2018 and become Accredited by July 1, 2020. TCHD is on target to meet these deadlines.
Expenditures in 2017: $4,398,384.73 (+1.0%)
Board President: Michael Cochran
Noteworthy: Continual work towards National Public Health Accreditation with TCHD’s application submitted to the Public Health Accreditation Board at the end of 2016. Per State law, all Ohio Health Departments must submit an application for Accreditation by July 1, 2018 and become Accredited by July 1, 2020. TCHD is on target to meet these deadlines.
Health Commissioner: Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS
Expenditures in 2016: $4,337,932.76 (+2.6%)
Board President: Michael Cochran
Noteworthy: TCHD secures EPA mosquito control grant, Ohio Department of Traffic Safety Safe Communities grant, Ohio Department of Health tobacco prevention and cessation program grant
Expenditures in 2016: $4,337,932.76 (+2.6%)
Board President: Michael Cochran
Noteworthy: TCHD secures EPA mosquito control grant, Ohio Department of Traffic Safety Safe Communities grant, Ohio Department of Health tobacco prevention and cessation program grant
Health Commissioner: Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS
Expenditures in 2015: $4,227,798.83 (+6.5%)
Board President: Michael Cochran
Noteworthy: TCHD completes community health assessment and strategic plan; TCHD provides equity adjustments to staff salaries
Expenditures in 2015: $4,227,798.83 (+6.5%)
Board President: Michael Cochran
Noteworthy: TCHD completes community health assessment and strategic plan; TCHD provides equity adjustments to staff salaries
Health Commissioner: James Hubert D.O./ Katie Seward MPH, CHES, CTTS
Expenditures in 2014: $3,968,933.22 (+5.9%)
Board President: Tweed Vorhees
Noteworthy: Board of Health combines positions of Executive Director and Health Commissioner
Expenditures in 2014: $3,968,933.22 (+5.9%)
Board President: Tweed Vorhees
Noteworthy: Board of Health combines positions of Executive Director and Health Commissioner
Health Commissioner: James Hubert D.O.
Expenditures in 2013: $3,749,303.45
Board President: Tweed Vorhees
Expenditures in 2013: $3,749,303.45
Board President: Tweed Vorhees
2000's
Health Commissioner: James Hubert D.O.
Expenditures in 2009: $3,655,198.47 (-2.5%)
Board President: Dr. Andrea Fanti
Noteworthy: Speech Therapy is provided by the clinic
Expenditures in 2009: $3,655,198.47 (-2.5%)
Board President: Dr. Andrea Fanti
Noteworthy: Speech Therapy is provided by the clinic
Health Commissioner: James Hubert D.O.
Expenditures in 2008: $3,748,763.23 (-6.7%)
Board President: Dr. Andrea Fanti
Noteworthy: TCHD provides tobacco cessation services
Expenditures in 2008: $3,748,763.23 (-6.7%)
Board President: Dr. Andrea Fanti
Noteworthy: TCHD provides tobacco cessation services
Health Commissioner: James Hubert D.O.
Expenditures in 2007: $4,019,623.96 (+5.6%)
Board President: Dr. Andrea Fanti
Noteworthy: TCHD adds a website
Expenditures in 2007: $4,019,623.96 (+5.6%)
Board President: Dr. Andrea Fanti
Noteworthy: TCHD adds a website
Health Commissioner: James Hubert D.O.
Expenditures in 2006: $3,806,820.11 (+3.8%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: AAP provided 4,210 intensive outpatient sessions
Expenditures in 2006: $3,806,820.11 (+3.8%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: AAP provided 4,210 intensive outpatient sessions
Health Commissioner: James Hubert D.O.
Expenditures in 2005: $3,667,831.62
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Environmental health working to control the mosquito population through spraying
Expenditures in 2005: $3,667,831.62
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Environmental health working to control the mosquito population through spraying
Health Commissioner: Anne Harper M.D.
Expenditures in 2003: $3,233,501.38 (+1.1%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Local operating levy passed for another 10 years
Expenditures in 2003: $3,233,501.38 (+1.1%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Local operating levy passed for another 10 years
Health Commissioner: Anne Harper M.D.
Expenditures in 2002: $3,196,919.07 (+4.8%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Prescription assistance program started
Expenditures in 2002: $3,196,919.07 (+4.8%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Prescription assistance program started
Health Commissioner: Anne Harper M.D.
Expenditures in 2001: $3,050,502.99
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Smallpox guidelines are currently being updated
Expenditures in 2001: $3,050,502.99
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Smallpox guidelines are currently being updated
1990's
Health Commissioner: Anne Harper M.D.
Expenditures in 1999: $2,793,451.50
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: TCHD one of four departments in the State to be awarded an Osteoporosis Grant
Expenditures in 1999: $2,793,451.50
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: TCHD one of four departments in the State to be awarded an Osteoporosis Grant
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Expenditures in 1997: $2,973,684.64 (+6.7%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Dental Program expanded to include a full time dentist
Expenditures in 1997: $2,973,684.64 (+6.7%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Dental Program expanded to include a full time dentist
Health Commissioner: Dr. A.W. McNicoll
Expenditures in 1996: $2,787,566.61 (-4.2%)
Noteworthy: AAP's 25th Anniversary
Expenditures in 1996: $2,787,566.61 (-4.2%)
Noteworthy: AAP's 25th Anniversary
Health Commissioner: Steven Wermuth RS, MPA
Expenditures in 1995: $2,910,873.48
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: TCHD working to pay back loan from County Commissioners
Expenditures in 1995: $2,910,873.48
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: TCHD working to pay back loan from County Commissioners
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1991: $2,164,735.20 (+6.9%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Home health services are provided by TCHD
Expenditures in 1991: $2,164,735.20 (+6.9%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Home health services are provided by TCHD
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1990: $2,024,329.11 (+6.0%)
Board President: Dorothy Reed RN
Noteworthy: Grants secured for AAP, Dental Sealant, Early Intervention and Traffic Safety
Expenditures in 1990: $2,024,329.11 (+6.0%)
Board President: Dorothy Reed RN
Noteworthy: Grants secured for AAP, Dental Sealant, Early Intervention and Traffic Safety
1980's
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1989: $1,908,896.84 (+8.5%)
Board President: Dorothy Reed RN
Noteworthy: AAP certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
Expenditures in 1989: $1,908,896.84 (+8.5%)
Board President: Dorothy Reed RN
Noteworthy: AAP certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1988: $1,758,684.94 (+5.2%)
Noteworthy: Women's Health Day was started
Expenditures in 1988: $1,758,684.94 (+5.2%)
Noteworthy: Women's Health Day was started
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1987: $1,672,006.19 (+6.3%)
Noteworthy: Levy funds are available again
Expenditures in 1987: $1,672,006.19 (+6.3%)
Noteworthy: Levy funds are available again
Health Commissioner: Herbert Shubick M.S.
Medical Director: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1986: $1,572,459.34 (+76.6%)
Medical Director: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1986: $1,572,459.34 (+76.6%)
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Health Commissioner: Herbert Shubick M.S.
Expenditures in 1984: $890,474.41 (-3.9%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Reduction in staff due to funding loss
Expenditures in 1984: $890,474.41 (-3.9%)
Board President: Terry Hiller
Noteworthy: Reduction in staff due to funding loss
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1983: $944,000.27 (-22.0%)
Noteworthy: The latest health levy fails
Expenditures in 1983: $944,000.27 (-22.0%)
Noteworthy: The latest health levy fails
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1982: $1,211,708.13
Noteworthy: The clinic had 30,000 individual health encounters
Expenditures in 1982: $1,211,708.13
Noteworthy: The clinic had 30,000 individual health encounters
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1980: $1,396,846.45 (-13.2%)
Noteworthy: State establishes fees which must be passed on to the consumer
Expenditures in 1980: $1,396,846.45 (-13.2%)
Noteworthy: State establishes fees which must be passed on to the consumer
1970's
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1979: $1,608,799.66 (+22.1%)
Expenditures in 1979: $1,608,799.66 (+22.1%)
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1978: $1,317,175.69
Noteworthy: First full year of operations at TCHD's current location, 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622
Expenditures in 1978: $1,317,175.69
Noteworthy: First full year of operations at TCHD's current location, 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Noteworthy: Dental Services begin at TCHD
Noteworthy: Dental Services begin at TCHD
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1976: $980,105.63 (+6.4%)
Noteworthy: A swine flu immunization clinic was held
Expenditures in 1976: $980,105.63 (+6.4%)
Noteworthy: A swine flu immunization clinic was held
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1975: $921,109.04 (+37.8%)
Noteworthy: The Health Center is started
Expenditures in 1975: $921,109.04 (+37.8%)
Noteworthy: The Health Center is started
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures in 1974: $668,446.60 (+49.0)
Board President: William Johnson
Noteworthy: WIC is added as a program as well as Family Planning in 1974
Expenditures in 1974: $668,446.60 (+49.0)
Board President: William Johnson
Noteworthy: WIC is added as a program as well as Family Planning in 1974
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures for 1973: $448,341.44 (+44.2%)
Board President: William Johnson
Noteworthy: Overcrowding is occurring in the office of TCHD
Expenditures for 1973: $448,341.44 (+44.2%)
Board President: William Johnson
Noteworthy: Overcrowding is occurring in the office of TCHD
Health Commissioner: Robert Hastedt M.D.
Expenditures for 1972: $310,875.68 (+94.4%)
Board President: William Johnson
Noteworthy: The AAP department is working with employers to assist with employees who may have addiction problems.
Expenditures for 1972: $310,875.68 (+94.4%)
Board President: William Johnson
Noteworthy: The AAP department is working with employers to assist with employees who may have addiction problems.
Health Commissioner: Vivian Stewart
Expenditures 1971: $159,922.38 (+4.8%)
Board President: William Johnson
Expenditures 1971: $159,922.38 (+4.8%)
Board President: William Johnson
Health Commissioner: Vivian Stewart
Expenditures for 1970: $152,611.71 (+10.2%)
Board President: Dr. Donald Waltman
Noteworthy: TCHD in "financial crisis", has a negative deficit in their financial account
Expenditures for 1970: $152,611.71 (+10.2%)
Board President: Dr. Donald Waltman
Noteworthy: TCHD in "financial crisis", has a negative deficit in their financial account
1960's
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Expenditures for 1969: $138,458.45 (+15.0%)
Noteworthy: Open dumping and open burning no longer permitted.
Expenditures for 1969: $138,458.45 (+15.0%)
Noteworthy: Open dumping and open burning no longer permitted.
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Expenditures for 1968: $120,294.93 (+1.0%)
Noteworthy: Solid Waste begins to be regulated in 1968
Expenditures for 1968: $120,294.93 (+1.0%)
Noteworthy: Solid Waste begins to be regulated in 1968
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Expenditures for 1967: $120,223.16 (+22.4%)
Noteworthy: There were 9 cases of TB in 1967
Expenditures for 1967: $120,223.16 (+22.4%)
Noteworthy: There were 9 cases of TB in 1967
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Expenditures for 1966: $98,218.44 (+1.3%)
Noteworthy: There were 18 staff in 1966
Expenditures for 1966: $98,218.44 (+1.3%)
Noteworthy: There were 18 staff in 1966
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Expenditures for 1965: $96,942.12
Expenditures for 1965: $96,942.12
Health Commissioner: Unknown
Expenditures for 1964: $90,014.92
Expenditures for 1964: $90,014.92
Health Commissioner: Leslie Lawrence M.D
Budget for 1963: $109,389.00
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Budget for 1963: $109,389.00
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Health Commissioner: Leslie Lawrence M.D
Expenditures in 1952: $95,477.14
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Noteworthy: Budget was requested to be reduced while services increased
Expenditures in 1952: $95,477.14
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Noteworthy: Budget was requested to be reduced while services increased
Health Commissioner: unknown
Noteworthy: No Polio cases were reported in 1960
Noteworthy: No Polio cases were reported in 1960
1950's
Health Commissioner: Charles Newell M.D.
Expenditures in 1959: $88,133.16 (+8.5%)
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Noteworthy: TCHD warns that many rural home sites are too small for proper septic systems
Expenditures in 1959: $88,133.16 (+8.5%)
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Noteworthy: TCHD warns that many rural home sites are too small for proper septic systems
Health Commissioner: Charles Newell M.D.
Expenditures in 1958: $81,260.69
Board President: Tom Adams, Dover
Noteworthy: TCHD puts levy before voters for the 2nd time ever
Expenditures in 1958: $81,260.69
Board President: Tom Adams, Dover
Noteworthy: TCHD puts levy before voters for the 2nd time ever
Health Commissioner: Charles Newell M.D.
Noteworthy: There were 6 influenza deaths in Tuscarawas County in 1957
Noteworthy: There were 6 influenza deaths in Tuscarawas County in 1957
Health Commissioner: Charles Newell M.D.
Total Expenditures in 1955: $67,830.33 (+10.0%)
Budget for 1956: $81,645.00
Board President: R.E. Wolf M.D.
Total Expenditures in 1955: $67,830.33 (+10.0%)
Budget for 1956: $81,645.00
Board President: R.E. Wolf M.D.
Health Commissioner: Charles Newell M.D.
Total Expenditures in 1954: $61,672.81
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Noteworthy: TCHD moved to Union Hospital in 1954
Total Expenditures in 1954: $61,672.81
Board President: Ross Garber, Bolivar
Noteworthy: TCHD moved to Union Hospital in 1954
Health Commissioner: R.D Hildebrand M.D.
Budget for 1952: $42,387.00
Board President: Tom Adams, Dover
Noteworthy: In 1950 general sanitation regulations were adopted
Budget for 1952: $42,387.00
Board President: Tom Adams, Dover
Noteworthy: In 1950 general sanitation regulations were adopted
Health Commissioner: Elizabeth Rowland-Aplin M.D.
Expenditures in 1949: $29,733.72
Board Present: Tom Adams, Dover
Noteworthy: In 1949 the maternal death rate in Tuscarawas County was the highest in the State of Ohio.
Expenditures in 1949: $29,733.72
Board Present: Tom Adams, Dover
Noteworthy: In 1949 the maternal death rate in Tuscarawas County was the highest in the State of Ohio.
1940's
Health Commissioner: Elizabeth Rowland-Aplin M.D.
Budget for 1950: $32,760.00
Board President: C.E. Milburn, Newcomerstown
Budget for 1950: $32,760.00
Board President: C.E. Milburn, Newcomerstown