ABOUT THE TANEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

MISSION

Our mission is to create a healthy and safe community for people to live, work, and play, today and in the future.  Together we save lives.

VISION

To be recognized a health leader serving Taney County residents and visitors in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle and environment.

VALUES

Caring. 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.

Director

Lisa Marshall

BOARD MEMBERS

Heather Lyons-Burney
Chair

Board Member Since 2022
Pharm.D. at Faith Community Health, Clinical Associate Professor at UMKC School of Pharmacy
Resides in Branson, MO

Beth Huddleston
Vice-Chair

Board Member 1994-2009
2013- Current
Registered Dietitian
Hospice Compassus
Resides in Branson, MO

Laurie Hayes
Secretary/Treasurer

Board Member since 2017
Executive Director at Branson Lakes Area Lodging Association and the Springfield Hotel Lodging Association
Resides in Branson, MO

Debbie Redford
Board Member

Board Member since 2009- Current
Grant Writer
Resides in Hollister, MO

Jean Mueller
Board Member

Member Since 2024
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
1st & 3rd Monday of the month 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
2nd & 4th Monday of the month 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (Only the WIC & Clinical Division remain open 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
Tuesday – Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Thursday & Friday

Branson Office
320 Rinehart Road, Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-334-4544
Fax: 417-335-5727
Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Only the WIC & Clinical Division remain open 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
Tuesday -Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed the second Thursday of each month for staff training