Public Health

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 of St. Louis County have the opportunity to thrive in a healthy, equitable 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.  

• Collaboration 

• Respect 

• Accountability 

• Forward-thought 

• Integrity 

Improving health outcomes by: 

• Utilizing a health equity lens.  

• Strengthening partner organizations’ capacity and involvement.  

• Applying evidence-informed public health practice.  

• Maximizing resources from local, regional, state, and federal systems.  

• Applying strategies from local, regional, state, and federal systems.  

• Seeking out braided funding.  

• Leading community-based strategic planning.  

• Utilizing data driven decision-making.  

• Advocating for and supporting policy and systems-level change. 

The St. Louis County Public Health Division employs a variety of professionals who work diligently to care for St. Louis County residents across the spectrum of health. Much of this work involves important partnerships and collaborations with community partners. Public health relies on these community partners to create a comprehensive system for prevention and health care for residents, St. Louis County Public Health values prevention and service delivery through innovation and regular quality improvement. A listing of current programs and services is listed along the left. Click each tab to learn more.