Public Health

Our Mission:
We work to improve the health and well-being of every resident by promoting healthy communities, preventing disease, protecting against health risks, and fostering partnerships.

Our Vision:
Every resident has the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Our Values:
 Integrity: 

     We uphold the highest standards of accountability by taking responsibility for our actions and acting with honesty, humility, and ethical principles. We honor the public's trust through integrity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility in all public health efforts.

Empathy: 

      We approach public health practice with empathy, understanding and respecting the unique needs of individuals, families, and communities. We are committed to offering compassionate service and care, recognizing that emotional, physical, and social well-being are interconnected.

Innovation: 

      We embrace innovation as a key driver of public health practice. Through creative and forward-thinking approaches, we tackle challenges and create solutions that are data-informed and build on community strengths, working towards a healthier future for all.

Opportunity:

      We are committed to creating a fair and just public health system in which everyone has opportunities for optimal health and safety. We treat all individuals, families, and communities with respect and seek to ensure all voices are heard. We value many kinds of expertise, including varied educational backgrounds, lived experiences, and community insights.

Collaboration: 

     We work together with communities, prioritizing mutual respect, diverse voices, and trust. By sharing data and resources, we focus on improving health outcomes and strengthening our public health system. We support the work of our community partners and share the power to change system and policies that lead to barriers to health.