About Us

From Our Director…

On behalf of the staff of the West Central Health District, welcome to our website.  I hope you’ll find helpful information to keep you and your family healthy and safe.  We strive to bring you updates in the areas of medicine, lifestyles, and events that will positively impact your health. The goal of public health is to prevent illness, promote healthy living, and protect our community.  From immunizations and programs to help your child get off to a healthy start, to family planning and providing information and treatment for STDs and HIV, I want our county health departments to be your “go to” source for all your health care concerns.  We are committed to providing the highest quality customer service to you and your family.  Please contact the county health department closest to you whenever you need assistance.
We are here for you.

Beverley A. Townsend, MD, MBA, FAAFP
District Health Director

Our Vision:
To be the premier provider of preventative services while fostering safe and health communities.

Our Mission:
To promote wellness and improve health through affordable services that inform the public, prevent disease and injury, protect life, and provide emergency preparedness with compassion, integrity and accountability.

Our Leadership Team

John M. Ellis
Human Resources Director


District Nursing/Clinical Director

AnQuavis T. Simpson, MBA
District Program Manager

Joanne Strickland
District Administrator

Fred Burns
District IT Director

Darrell Enfinger
District Emergency Preparedness Director

Pamela Kirkland
District Public Information Officer

Kristi Ludy
District Environmental Health Director

Andrew Rhea
Administrative Assistant to Executive Team

Contact Us

Administrative Offices
2100 Comer Avenue, Second Floor
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: 833-337-1749
Fax: 706-321-6126
Monday through Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

To reach any county health department, call 833-337-1749.
After hours emergency – Poison Control Helpline – 800-222-1222

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