Medical Examiner

Mission Statement

To respond to and investigate the scene of death, order postmortem examinations, certify the cause and manner of death and provide information and assistance to families.


About Us

Medical Examiner department functions for Portage County

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  1. Lisa Hansen

    Lisa Hansen (EMT-P)

    Deputy Medical Examiner

  1. Jennifer Petkoff

    Jennifer Petkoff (EMT-P)

    Deputy Medical Examiner

  1. Misty Quick

    Misty Quick (RN)

    Deputy Medical Examiner

  1. Megan Rennie

    Megan Rennie (RN)

    Deputy Medical Examiner

  1. Scott Rifleman

    Scott Rifleman

    Chief Deputy Medical Examiner

  1. Todd Smolen

    Todd Smolen

    Deputy Medical Examiner

  1. Gail Viergutz

    Gail Viergutz (RN, APNP-C)

    Deputy Medical Examiner