Brenda Garison, RN, SANE CA-  CP

 (Founding Member)

Jon Reaud is a graduate of Lamar University with a BS Degree in Child Psychology. In addition to his BS Degree he is also an ordained minister. 

As a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he served our country from 1969-1975. 

Professionally, he is the Executive Director of the Reaud Foundation, Inc a local family charity focused on “Improving the lives of the less fortunate in SETX”. 

LaTasha is a Board Certified Registered Nurse. She began her career in health care initially by working a Medical Surgical Unit at Park Place Medical Center in Port Arthur Texas in 1989.  Since that time she has logged over 30 years of experience in various areas of patient care and management; this includes, but not limited to: 25 years of Management and Mid-Management experience including house supervision and Clinical Coordinator.  In addition LaTasha works as a Nurse Home Visitor for the City of Port Arthurs’ Nurse Family Partnership Program. 

Her certifications include; Trauma Nursing Core Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Current Texas Professional Licensure, several certificates of achievement from FEMA, Certified CPR Instructor and several hours towards a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration/Family Nurse Practitioner. LaTasha is also a member of ZETA PHI BETA Sorority.  

 LaTasha assist Judith Smith RN, BSN Director of Health Services, with overseeing the following services of the Health Department: Tuberculosis, Employee Health Services, Public Health Preparedness, Environmental and Consumer Health, Laboratory, WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Services, Vital Records, Nurse Family Partnership, Primary Health Care, and Adult Services (Sexually Transmitted Diseases).  Our slogan here at the Health Department is, “It is our pleasure to serve you.” She may be reached at (409) 983-8862 for any questions or information.