At the 2013 Iowa Immunization Conference, Clarke County Public Health employee Susana Contreras was awarded one of six 2013 Immunization Award of Excellence.
Contreras is responsible for making immunization appointments, providing parents with information on vaccines, and assisting the nursing staff with immunization clinics held twice a month along with other duties in the agency.
Her knowledge of the community, bilingual language skills and commitment to the health of Clarke County residents makes her an asset to not just the public health office, but to the community as a whole.