The Team
Tracy Carman, BSN RN, Administrator
Jamie Ayers, BSN RN IBCLC WIC Coordinator
Jamie Ayers, BSN RN IBCLC WIC Coordinator
Tracy joined the health department in 2016. Her primary role is Administrator, she also assists with Epidemiology, Communicable diseases, School Health, WIC, CCHC, and MCH.
Direct: 816-586-1037
Jamie Ayers, BSN RN IBCLC WIC Coordinator
Jamie Ayers, BSN RN IBCLC WIC Coordinator
Jamie Ayers, BSN RN IBCLC WIC Coordinator
Jamie joined the health department in 2018. She is the WIC coordinator and lactation consultant. Jamie is a certified car seat technician. She also assists in many other areas as needed.
Direct: 816-586-1035
Amanda Railsback, BSN RN Epidemiology RN
Jamie Ayers, BSN RN IBCLC WIC Coordinator
Amanda Railsback, BSN RN Epidemiology RN
Amanda joined the health department in 2018. She is the Epidemiology nurse and a certified car seat technician. She is cross trained to multiple areas of Public Health.
Direct: 816-586-2058
Brandi Long Office Manager & Emergency Planner
Brandi Long Office Manager & Emergency Planner
Brandi Long Office Manager & Emergency Planner
Brandi joined the health department in 2021as the Office Manager. Brandi assists in other areas of public health as needed. To reach Brandi please contact her here:
Direct: 816-586-1010
Kelly Hargis LPN Billing specialist
Brandi Long Office Manager & Emergency Planner
Brandi Long Office Manager & Emergency Planner
Kelly joined the health department in 2021as the insurance billing specialist and adult vaccine coordinator. Kelly also assists in the clinic and other areas of public health as needed. To reach Kelly please contact her here:
Direct: 816-586-1031
Kenna Gray Receptioninst
Brandi Long Office Manager & Emergency Planner
Kenna Gray Receptioninst
Kenna joined the health department in October of 2022. She is the front office receptionist. Kenna is also training to become a medical assistant and a WIC certifier.
Direct: 816-586-2311
Molly Lund, Nutritionist
Davey Fickess, Environmental Specialist
Davey Fickess, Environmental Specialist
Molly joined the health department in 2016. She is the WIC nutritionist. Molly is sub contracted to other counties as well, to assist in their WIC programs. Molly is also cross trained as a front desk receptionist.
Direct: 816-586-1033
Davey Fickess, Environmental Specialist
Davey Fickess, Environmental Specialist
Davey Fickess, Environmental Specialist
Davey is the Environmental Specialist for Caldwell County. He does inspections for local restaurants and day cares. Davey also follows up on various environmental complaints.
Dr. Molly Harp, DO, Medical Director
Davey Fickess, Environmental Specialist
Dr. Molly Harp, DO, Medical Director
Dr. Harp earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Bio-sciences in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Harp is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians.
The Health Department
The Caldwell County Health Department started as a demonstration unit in 1976. The main services offered were children’s immunizations and public health home visits. In 1977 the taxpayers voted to support the health department with their tax dollars. Although the principal role of public health has remained the same, to prevent the spread of disease and protect the citizens of Caldwell County, its focus has expanded with the years. We are now into our 43rd year and face challenges such as new diseases, infections and bio-terrorism threats. Local health agencies are autonomous and operate independently, but are connected with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services through contracts. MDHSS receives funds through the state, CDC and other federal agencies and distributes them to local agencies. We have a Board of Trustee’s that are responsible for governing our local health department. The elected members of the board are: Mark Kipping, Heather Miller, Lana Crawford, Bob Guffey, and Valerie Gilmer. Our health department ‘s goal continues to be: to prevent disease, promote health and protect the citizens of our county.
