The Healthy Kids Program - Meet the Staff

The Healthy Kids Staff




Don Henderson
Director
  • Oversees the Program
  • Gives presentations at various national and/or state level conferences
  • Provides services as a liason between Healthy Kids and DHS

Carole Wade
Program Coordinator
  • Provides Supervision for the Outreach and Referral Case Manager and the Clerical/Database Administrator
  • Actively participates in the recruitment of new vendors for EPSDT services
  • Coordinates the program through DHS, the community and the local health department
  • Submits reports to local and state agencies on a periodic basis as a way of monitoring and evaluating the program
  • Develops services as needs are identified

Kelly Thompson
Case Manager
  • Coordinates with DHS Social Workers to work with families in securing EPSDT services
  • schedules screening appointments, secures transportation services, as well as provides follow up on referrals for children with additional needs
  • Coordinates with medical providers, the local health department as well as other Medicaid and EPSDT personnel

Diana Smith
Data Manager
  • Enters information into the computer for tracking purposes
  • Provides correspondence - Mailing patient information to clients regarding their eligibility for health screening or rescreening
  • Database maintenance, upgrades, and documentation
  • Design and update Healthy Kids website
  • Additional duties include other routine clerical functions as they relate to Healthy Kids

© 2001 CDSA - Healthy Kids Program
Last Updated: March 31, 2001