Our Mission Statement (Back to Top)

      The mission of the Department of Health is

" To preserve, promote and protect the health,

safety and well being of the people

and the environment in the County" 

       By

• Acting as the guardian and as an advocate in all matters relating to the public’s health;

 

• Promoting healthy lifestyles;

 

• Reducing preventable illness and controlling the spread of

communicable diseases;

• Identifying and eliminating health and safety hazards;

 

• Protecting and promoting the quality of the environment.