Fishers Health Department
About the Fishers Health Department
Fishers Health Department (FHD) was formed on April 24, 2020, upon the approval of the City Council to create a health department that will be agile, resilient, and proactive in protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of Fishers residents. As one of three municipal-level health departments in the state, FHD was borne out of the recognized need to provide local public health services amidst a global pandemic. The FHD team collaborates across the whole of the City of Fishers government to provide public health expertise during policy decisions, ensuring evidence-informed and health in all policy approaches to local government. The FHD’s approach is to integrate evidence-informed public health policy has been highlighted by others as an exemplar for ensuring public health is at the fore of government policies.
The Fishers Health Department exists to bring a high level of health and safety services to the residents of Fishers.
COVID-19 vaccine now available by appointment.
Visit our Clinic Services page to book an appointment. Available for all ages and insurance status - insured, uninsured, underinsured.
Did you know?
The Fishers City Council has approved a sanitary grading system for retail food inspections as of November 14, 2022. Sanitary grading began with 2023 inspections. All permanent food establishments should have a grade posted in or near their front door as of October 1, 2023.
Explore the Food Grade and Inspection Dashboard by clicking below. The dashboard is fully interactive. Click on a facility name on the left and review inspection reports on the right panel. Zoom in and out using the map feature, select facilities by food grade, and more. Email healthdept@fishers.in.us with any questions.
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Residents can conduct all permitting and applications through the Fishers Health Department’s online portal here. Learn how to apply for permits and vital records here.
The Fishers Health Department can be contacted at 317-567-5045 or healthdept@fishers.in.us.
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Annual Reports
- 2020 Fishers Health Department Annual Report.
- 2021 Fishers Health Department Annual Report.
- 2022 Fishers Health Department Annual Report
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Indy Lane, M.D., FACOG Chief Medical Director Fishers Health Department | Monica Heltz, DNP, MPH, APRN Public Health Director Fishers Health Department |
The Fishers Health Department manages:
- Any action authorized by state statute or rule of the state department to control communicable diseases
- Making sanitary and health inspections necessary to carry out the purposes of Ind. Code §16-20-4
- Investigating the existence of any contagious or infectious disease
- Adopting measures, not inconsistent with the rules of the state department, to arrest the progress of contagious or infectious disease
- Making all necessary sanitary and health investigations and inspections
- Entering into contracts for the provision of health services within the board’s jurisdiction in accordance with Ind. Code §16-20-1-8
- Contracting or purchasing planning services considered essential to the development of an effective community health program in accordance with Ind. Code §16-20-1-8
- Confirming the appointment of professional employees who are appointed by the health officer and who meet the qualification requirements of the board for the respective professional employee positions
- Providing reports of department activities to the state department in accordance with state department rules
- Enforcing the board’s or officer’s orders, citations, and administrative notices by an action in the circuit or superior court in accordance with Ind. Code §16-20-1-26
- With the approval of the Mayor, establishing and collecting fees for specific services and records established by local ordinances and state law; however, fees may not exceed the cost of services provided. The fees shall be accounted for and transferred to the health fund of the taxing jurisdiction
- All other powers and duties as provided by Indiana law
- In 2021, the Fishers Health Department began integrating public health emergency response services into the City’s emergency response protocols. Local health staff are trained in preparedness planning to respond to and deploy resources during health emergencies. We provide a public health response network for assistance in natural and man-made disasters that occur in Fishers.