Health Focused.
Community Centered.
BV County Public Health and Home Care is dedicated to protecting and improving the health and well-being of our community through compassionate care, education and prevention. We provide a wide range of public health services and in-home care solutions to meet the needs of individuals and families across Buena Vista County. Whether we're offering immunizations, conducting health screenings, supporting maternal and child health or delivering skilled home care, our team is committed to helping every person live a healthier, safer and more independent life.
Our Mission
Buena Vista County Public Health & Home Care ensures the neighbors, friends, and families in our communities are healthy, safe, and thriving through all stages of life by providing services to meet the unique needs of every person.
Our Vision
Through empowerment and encouragement, Buena Vista County Public Health & Home Care strives for a future where every person feels supported, informed, and inspired to live their healthiest life-where thriving is not the exception, but the expectation.
Buena Vista County Public Health Values
Our Team
Tracy Gotto
Administrator
Carolyn Armstrong
Home Care Aide Supervisor
Cassie Crum
Public Health Nurse
Kerri Suhr
Home Care Nurse
Brittany Howland
Home Care Aide
Lacey Anderson
Assistant Administrator
Dorie Pedersen
Clinical Manager
Christine Orenday
Community Resource Specialist
Jacqueline Regennitter
Home Care Nurse
Reyna Olivares-Mendoza
Office Clerk
Board of Health
BV County Public Health and Home Care is governed by our volunteer Board of Health and Administrator / Assistant Administrator
Jon Mckenna
Chairperson
Rhonda Ringgenberg
Member
Robert Whitmore
Vice Chair
Julie Sievers
Member
Shelly Rock
Member
Join Our Team
At BV County Public Health & Home Care, we believe in making a real difference in the lives of people right here in our community. Whether we’re providing care at home or promoting public health across the county, our work is grounded in compassion, service and a commitment to improving lives. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Open Positions
•Collaboration-We work hand-in-handwith community members and partners, combining strengths to design inclusive programs and shared resources for positive health outcomes.
•Compassion-We serve with empathy and kindness, meeting every person with respect and understanding to provide care that honors their dignity and health care needs.
•Prevention-We proactively address health risks through scientific evidence-based research-delivering education, screenings, and outreach that safeguard our community's wellbeing today and in the future.
•Promotion-We uplift healthy living through dynamic outreach programs, preventive best practices, and trusted partnerships that encourage informed choices, active lifestyles, and wellness.