Public Health
A healthier Pawnee, one advisory at a time.
Our mission
To protect and improve the health of every Pawnee resident through prevention, education, monitoring, and a realistic understanding of local dietary tradition.
The Department of Public Health monitors community health indicators, operates immunization and screening clinics, inspects food establishments, and issues public health advisories as needed, which historically has been often.
Following the 2014 Eagleton consolidation, the department also operates the former Eagleton wellness campus, whose juice bar has been converted to a flu shot clinic.
Leadership
Dr. Richard Harris, MD
Director, Public Health
Dr. Harris has directed the Pawnee Department of Public Health through several municipal health events, including the 2011 fluoride situation, the Sweetums nutritional review, and multiple raccoon-adjacent advisories. He describes the city's overall health outlook as "honestly, better than you'd think."
(765) 555-0100 ext. 4001
richard.harris@pawneein.gov
Ann Perkins, RN
Health Program Associate
Ann Perkins is a registered nurse who leads community health outreach, immunization drives, and public wellness campaigns. She joined city government after her advocacy led to the remediation of the Lot 48 pit, and remains the most patient person in the building.
(765) 555-0100 ext. 4002
ann.perkins@pawneein.gov
Advisories archive
- Resolved
Drinking water advisory (fluoride) — LIFTED
June 30, 2026
- Disclosure posted
Paunch Burger 'Greasy Lil' Piglet' nutritional disclosure notice
April 12, 2026
- Completed — 94% compliance
Harvest Festival food-vendor handwashing compliance sweep
October 2, 2025
- Report available
'Everyone Poops (Responsibly)' public sanitation campaign retrospective
August 19, 2024