In partnership with the communities we serve, Wayne County Public Health works to protect the health of our citizens, prevent disease and injury, and help our residents make informed choices
about their health.
Prevent. Promote. Protect.
Diane Devlin RN, MS, BSN
Director
Kerry VanAuken, MPH
Deputy Director
Website last edited/ updated on 1/31/2025
Recent Posts

Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Planning For Adults and Children with Special Needs
Millions of Americans have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, which means that emergencies such as house fires, power outages and severe weather present additional

Emergency Preparedness
Preparing For An Emergency
WCPH encourages everyone to begin or continue a process of learning about potential threats so we are better prepared to react during an attack, natural

Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Planning For Pets
Have a Plan In Place for Your Pets Before a Disaster Strikes!!! A Guide for Disaster Planning for Pet Owners… Many people consider their pets
Public Health Department Accreditation
Wayne County Public Health has achieved accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board.
Accreditation