Spotlight on Marathon County Health Department
Marathon County Health Department staff highlight their team’s efforts to strengthen environmental public health through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
PHIG funding helped Marathon County maintain essential environmental health operations during staffing changes, support statewide collaboration through the Health and Conservation Committee and Summit, contribute to groundwater protection and the LIFE Report, and improve the Animal Bite and Rabies Program through policy updates and modernization efforts. Through these efforts, Marathon County is building a stronger, more responsive public health system while protecting the health of its communities and environment.
Presentation Resources
- Presentation recording (YouTube)
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- Marathon County Health Department website
About the Presenters
Dale Grosskurth, Environmental Health Resources Coordinator
With over 35 years of environmental health experience ranging from in the field inspection work to management, Dale has seen it all. His current role spans all aspects of environmental public health, often with a boots on the ground approach, filling in gaps and augmenting programs that otherwise would wither or wouldn’t get off the ground. In his free time, he listens to audiobooks, talks about vomiting and diarrhea, and cuts down trees.
Kate Florek, Environmental Health and Safety Director
With just over 3 years in this role, Kate brings a growth and change mindset. Not one to be happy with “the way things are done,” she strives to find the best in her team and apply those strengths as effectively as possible. Previous roles don’t matter because this is her true passion and calling. In her free time, she chases after her four kids, cooks gourmet meals, and coaches and plays the best sport ever – curling.