Shelby Home and Public Health was incorporated on the 21st of May 1919. Said Corporation was formed for the purpose of caring for the sick, looking after emergency cases, establishing, maintaining and conducting a hospital for medical-surgical treatment of persons, employing and discharging nurses; receiving funds by donation, bequest, or otherwise holding and investing and disbursing the same, charging and receiving compensation for treatment, services and accommodations, all for the purpose of maintaining said agency not for profit. Later it was decided to separate functions of the agency's visiting nurse from that of the hospital and a Hospital Association was formed to take over the responsibility of seeing the hospital project of completion. A new hospital was opened April 20, 1921.

The agency was now free to concentrate on its original field of service, providing visiting care to those confined to their homes by sickness or injury. The agency became a participant in providing care under the Medicare program in 1966. Then in 1974, Shelby Home and Public Health entered into a contract with the City of Shelby for public health services. In May of 1997, SHPH relocates to its current location after a fire forced the closing of the Whitney Ave. office.

Our Mission

Shelby Home and Public Health is a private, non-profit, voluntary, Medicare certified (home health) agency.

The Mission of Shelby Home and Public Health, Inc. is dedication to the highest quality of health care and services delivered to our patients with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride and agency spirit.

Emphasis is given to preventing and controlling the spread of communicable and chronic diseases; to delivering preventative health services and care to high-risk individuals and groups; to maintaining and improving a healthy, safe environment; to inform and educate about individual wellness and the health of the community; and to provide bioterrorism and emergency-related leadership services to the Shelby Community.

Every citizen of Shelby regardless of race, creed, color, or financial status will be given care, although, in an attempt to foster self-esteem it is encouraged that individuals contribute a portion of the cost for care give.

Agency Objectives

1. To provide curative and restorative care by skilled nursing personnel and support staff - e.g. home health aides, physical therapist, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.

2. To provide the citizens of Shelby services which will prevent illness and restore them to their optimal level of wellness.

3. Provide support to families in caring for the patient at home.

4. To provide support for those who are terminally ill and their family.

5. To make the community aware that we can provide an alternative to institutional care, thus allowing them to keep their loved ones at home.

6. To improve communication between the medical profession, hospital, skilled nursing facilities, and other community agencies in
Shelby and surrounding areas.

7. To see that records, reports, and personal information regarding patients are kept confidential.

8. To see that this agency initiate, utilizes, and participates in community activities and educational programs that relate to patient care and service.

Our staff is composed of a Medical Director, an Executive Director, an Office Manager, one full-time Home Health nurse, two part-time Home Health nurses, two part-time Public Health nurses, two part-time Home Heath Aides and a Secretary.

Shelby Home and Public Health is governed by a 8 member Board of Directors. Our Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Current members include:

• Jane Keck - President
• Steve Curry - Vice President
• Nancy Villao - Secretary
• Linda Whited - Treasurer
• Carolyn Kaple
• Lou Ellen Huff
• Chet Green
• Fred Cooke

Shelby Home and Public Health also receives guidance and support from our Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee meets quarterly on a designated Tuesday at 12:00 noon. Current members include:

• Adam Bihl, M.D.
• Philip Zitko, D.O.
• Jane Keck
• Ann Bavin
• Sheryl Cramer
• Nancy Dowds
• Jean Hulthen
• Connie Strine

Shelby Home and Public Health through contractual agreement works closely with the Shelby City Health District to provide public health services to the citizens of Shelby as mandated by the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). The Shelby City Health District is composed of: The Mayor (419-347-5131), a Medical Director, a Health Commissioner (Jim Smith 419-342-5226), and a partime Sanitarian (John Harbeck).Funding Sources Shelby Home and Public Health receives funds by donation, bequests, or otherwise; holding, investing, and disbursing the same; charging and receiving compensation for treatment services and intermittent care.