Public Health

As public health professionals, we help build the foundation of our community’s health by delivering a variety of programs, assessments, research, and recommendations designed to give everyone a chance to be as healthy as possible by:

Preventing illnesses before they start.

Promoting health opportunities for all.

Protecting the residents of St. Louis County.

Health starts in our families, neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. As members of this community, we live, work, play, learn, and age alongside you. And we are committed to working with partners from across our county. Together, we can ensure that everyone has the chance to live a long, healthy life, regardless of who they are, how much they make, or what their background is.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission:
The St. Louis County Public Health Division leads in public health practice through strategic partnering, data-driven decision making, and results-based accountability. We work to assure that all residents and all populations of St. Louis County have the opportunity to thrive in a healthy and safe community.

Our Vision:
Advancing prevention strategies that promote healthy people and healthy communities.

Our Values:
The values we articulate and model set the foundation for our success as an organization. They communicate where we want to go and how we operate. These values guide our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ.