Health Department Staff
Brittany Mews
Health Officer/Director
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Brittany graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2009. She started working as a Public Health Nurse with the Clark County Health Department in 2009, became the Lead Public Health Nurse in 2011, and then transitioned to the Health Officer/Director role in 2019.
Brittany is the appointed Health Officer/Director with the responsibility to administer WI State Statutes, Administrative Rules, and local ordinances necessary to protect and preserve the health and safety of Clark County residents. Brittany directs all the health department programs and services, provides leadership and public health expertise, and promotes population health.
Being a lifelong resident of Clark County, she is truly honored to lead the Health Department, serve the residents of Clark County, and strive to make positive health impacts in local communities. Brittany is committed to and passionate about public health.
This is my go to morning drink: Coffee, coffee, and more coffee!
Share a fun fact about yourself: I love to spend time outdoors gardening, and going boating, hiking, and snowmobiling
What’s your dream vacation destination?
Anywhere that is warm and has a white sandy beach! Bucket list destinations include the Virgin Islands and Hawaii!
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Kelsey Wussow
Lead Public Health Nurse
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Kelsey obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from UW-Eau Claire in May 2015 and was hired as a Public Health Nurse for the Clark County Health Department in July 2015. Kelsey took on a new role as the Lead Public Health Nurse in February 2020. Kelsey leads the Reproductive Health Program, Co-Leads the Immunization Program, and mentors college-level students. In addition, Kelsey serves on the Wisconsin Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (WFPRHA) Board and is the Chair of the Education Committee. She has a special interest in preventing disease and the long-term health consequences associated with them; particularly vaccine-preventable & sexually transmitted diseases. Kelsey enjoys teaching from a prevention lens and supporting individuals in making informed decisions about their health.
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This is my go to morning drink: Iced vanilla latte
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “If it won’t matter in 5 years, don’t give it more than 5 minutes.” –Katie Cook, Colleague & Friend
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early bird
What’s your favorite movie quote? People in a community stick together, even if one of them has been behaving for most of the holiday season like a spoiled, selfish, little baby.” Vic Frohmeyer Rallies to Help The Kranks –Christmas with the Kranks
Katie Cook
Public Health Nurse
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Katie graduated from UW-Eau Claire with her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in December 2015. After graduation, she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room specializing in orthopedic surgery at Marshfield Clinic Health System Hospital for 4 years. She then came to the Clark County Health Department in September of 2019.
Katie is the Clark County Injury Prevention Coordinator, and works within Maternal and Child Health, Reproductive Health, Immunization, Lead, Chronic and Communicable Disease programs. In addition, she is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), and is an Instructor in CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Safe Sitter.​​
If you could have a theme song for your life, what would it be? The Friends theme song “I’ll Be There For You”
What's your favorite thing to do on a day off? Work in my flower garden.
My go to morning drink: Coffee
If calories didn’t count this is what I would eat/drink? My homemade sourdough cinnamon rolls.
Corrine Spencer
Public Health Nurse
corrine.spencer@co.clark.wi.us
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Corrine graduated from UW-Eau Claire with her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in May of 2016. After graduation, she worked as a Pediatric Registered Nurse at Marshfield Children’s Hospital for almost 4 years, before transitioning to the Clark County Health Department in March of 2020.
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Corrine is the Clark County Seal-A-Smile Program Coordinator, Immunization Back-Up Coordinator, School District Liaison, and Plain Community Liaison. In addition, she is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), and a Stop the Bleed instructor. Other areas she works in includes preparedness, lead, child death review team (CDR), maternal and child health (MCH), communicable disease, and injury prevention.
What do you hope is in your snack drawer when you need a treat? Microwave popcorn.
Share a fun fact about yourself: I know how to cross-stitch.
What’s your favorite movie quote? Always.
What’s your favorite thing to do on a day off? Besides spending time with my husband and kids, snuggling under a blanket, fireplace going, reading a book
Megan Lindau
Public Health Nurse
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Megan graduated from UW-Eau Claire with her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in May of 2003. She previously worked at the Clark County Health Department from 2004-2011, when she left the department to start a family. Megan returned to the Clark County Health Department in March of 2020 to assist with the COVID response. In January 2023, Megan’s role was expanded within the department. Megan currently works on communicable disease follow-up, immunizations, Safe Sitter classes, and in the Lead, MCH, and Preparedness programs.
If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? Anne Frank
What's your dream vacation destination? Iceland
What's your go-to karaoke song? Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
If you could have a theme song for your life, what would it be? Hakuna Matata
Judy Crothers
Jail Nurse
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Judy graduated from MSTC with ADN in Nursing in 1994. Worked at Memorial Medical Center in ER, OB, Pre-Post OP, Recovery, Med/Surg and as a shift supervisor. Then worked at Tomah VA in UC, Contessa as a RCC, and Marshfield Clinic in the Cardiac Stress Lab.
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
What's your go-to morning drink? Chai tea latte
What's your dream vacation? Anywhere warm, on a beach
What's your favorite thing to do on your day off? Craft, or do a diamond painting!
Dillon Brost
Environmental Health Specialist II/Sanitarian
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Dillon graduated from UW-Stout with his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science in May of 2019. He stated working for the Clark County Health Department in 2019 as an Environmental Health Specialist. Dillon is involved with several programs including, inspections of licensed facilities, well water sampling and analysis, beach testing, environmental concern follow up, and lead risk assessments when a child is found with an elevated lead blood level. Dillon’s favorite part about working for the Health Department is the variety of work he does to service the community.
What's your dream vacation destination?
New Zealand
What's your favorite thing to do on a day off? Go fishing
What do you hope is in your snack drawer when you need a treat? Beef Jerky
If you could have a theme song for your life, what would it be? Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Paige Lindner
Environmental Health Specialist II/Sanitarian
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Paige started with Clark County Health Department in 2023. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls with a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in meat animal production and a minor in Agricultural Business. Paige’s roles with the department include: inspections of restaurants, retail, and recreation facilities, beach testing, well water sampling, and animal bite follow-up.
This is my go to morning drink: Coffee
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Man! I feel like a women!- Shania Twain
What’s your dream vacation destination?
Croatia and Slovenia
Share a fun fact about yourself: I would like to relearn how to play the piano.
Rebecca Greisen
Public Health Strategist
rebecca.greisen@co.clark.wi.us
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Rebecca has been working at the Health Department since April, 2015. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion/Wellness from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2012 and her Community Health Educator Specialist certification in 2017. Some of the projects/programs Rebecca oversees include Clark County’s Community Health Assessment (CHA); Clark County’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP); Narcan training; the county-wide Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS); and tobacco compliance checks. She often collaborates with local school districts to assist them with their hydroponic garden operations, connect them with available resources, and facilitate presentations on vaping, puberty, and self-harm prevention. Rebecca currently serves as a member of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute Advisory Board, Clark County’s Prevention Partnership, the Eat Right Be Fit Coalition, and Clark County’s employee-sponsored Wellness Committee.
This is my go to morning drink: Black coffee
If calories didn’t count this is what I would eat/drink? Gyros. All day, every day.
What's your dream vacation destination? Dubrovnik, Croatia
What's your favorite thing to do on a day off? I enjoy taking walks, running, trivia, Sunday crossword puzzles, & spending time with my family
Alyssa Suda
Accountant
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Alyssa attended Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, where she studied business administration, accounting and human resource management. In 2018, she started her employment in Clark County for the Office of Finance and moved into the Finance Manager role for the Health Department in 2021. Her role in the Health Department is managing all financial transactions within the department and creating the budgets for the department. She is always looking for ways to improve the systems within the Health Department and enjoys finding ways to streamline processes and optimization.
This is my go to morning drink: Coffee, coffee, coffee!
Where is your dream vacation destination? Italy or Greece
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early bird
What is your favorite quote?: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Brianna Ciolkosz
Public Health Communications and Program Specialist
brianna.ciolkosz@co.clark.wi.us
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Brianna obtained her Medical Assistant degree from Mid-State Technical College in May 2020. After graduation, she worked as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting for 2 years before transitioning to the Clark County Health Department in June of 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. Since then, her position has evolved into the Public Health Communication and Program Specialist!
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Her role at the Health Department is to manage the department’s social media platforms, track analytics on social media platforms, design and format the department's annual report, perform oral health billing, assist with electronically filing and organizing client health data, assist all staff with program operations as requested and more! She has always had a passion for helping others, which drew her to this position. Her favorite part of her position is that every day is something different!
This is my go to morning drink: Creamer, with a side of coffee
What was your favorite subject in school? Math
What’s your go-to karaoke song? Any Man of Mine -Shania Twain
If calories didn’t count this is what I would eat/drink? Dairy Queen ice cream cake
Kaye Nowobielski
Registered Dental Hygienist
kaye.nowobielski@co.clark.wi.us
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Kaye graduated from Northcentral Technical College in 2007 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She started her career as a dental assistant and moved forward to hygiene school. Since then, she has been working in private practice. Kaye has been with the Seal-A-Smile program since 2020. She enjoys working with children and educating patients on dental and overall health.
What's your dream vacation destination? Bungalow on the water in the warm tropics.
This is my go-to morning drink: Coffee with french vanilla creamer and caramel
If calories didn’t count this is what I would eat/drink? Reece’s Peanut butter cup and cheesecake
What do you hope is in your snack drawer when you need a treat? Pretzels and string cheese.
Deann Hanson
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Deann graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau with her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2013. After graduation she worked as a Dental Hygienist at the FHC Dental Center in Black River Falls for 1 year before transferring to the FHC Dental Center in Neillsville. She worked there for 4 additional years.
Deann is one of the Dental Hygienists that runs the Clark County Seal A Smile program. She has always loved working with children, so this position felt like the perfect fit for her. She is very grateful to be able to serve Clark County dental needs in a school setting.
My go to morning drink : Water
Snack drawer : Cheese and sausage
Calories : Anything chocolate and caramel
Fun fact : I love traveling, and plan a minimum of 4 big trips a year
Medical Advisor
Dr. Tanya Kausch Hoerneman​
Board of Health
The Clark County Board of Health (BOH) is a nine member board with County Board of Supervisors and At-Large Appointed Community Members. The BOH assesses public health needs and advocates for the provision of reasonable and necessary public health services. The board provides leadership that fosters local involvement and commitment, which emphasizes public health needs and advocates for equitable distribution of public health resources. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services provides more information regarding Boards of Health in Wisconsin here.
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2024-2025 Official Directory Clark County Wisconsin County Seat - Neillsville
​Clark County Board Of Health (BOH)
Scott Johnson
Supervisor District 16
Leonard Stoecker
Supervisor District 18
Brandon Hasz
Supervisor District 21
Jim Smagacz
Chairman
Supervisor District 22
Doris Bakker
Supervisor District 26
Susan
Backaus
At-Large Appointed Community Member
Kristin
Weiler-Nytes
At-Large Appointed Community Member
Jean
Ketterhagen
At-Large Appointed Community Member
Kelsey
Hinker, DNP
At-Large Appointed Community Member, Advanced Practice Provider
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