Jim Ginder Honored with Public Health Leadership Award
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The Indiana Department of Health recently awarded Hamilton County Health & Education Outreach Coordinator Jim Ginder as its Public Health Hero. State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP recognized Ginder for his 30 years of dedicated serve at Public Health Day at the Statehouse on Friday, Feb. 12.
“Jim exemplifies what it truly means to be a Local Public Health Hero,” former Indiana State Department Deputy Health Commissioner of Local Health Services Pam Pontones said. “He’s committed to protecting the well-being of the community through exceptional leadership, education and community engagement.”
A respected statewide and national speaker, Ginder is responsible for delivering health screenings, education, and consultation across a wide range of public health topics. Under his leadership, the Health Education team expanded its course catalog to include offerings such as Safe Sleep and Mental Health First Aid, while engaging more than 20,000 community members through presentations, outreach events, and trainings.
“Jim’s impact on Hamilton County cannot be overstated,” Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Jason LeMaster said. “His expertise is respected across Indiana and beyond, and we are incredibly proud to have Jim on our team.”
“The best part of my job has always been connecting with people,” Ginder said. “What an honor it has been to work with incredible colleagues and community partners who believe in keeping Hamilton County healthy.”