The is your local public health agency located at , , , . They are a group of caring professionals from the in , , whose mission is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in County.

Having served the community since before statehood, the has a rich history that spans more than 115 years. In 1903, organization was established as the County Board of Health and was later incorporated into the State Department of Public Health in 1914.

Today, organization serves over 96404 residents through various programs and services. Throughout the history, has continually adapted to meet the needs of community through many challenging events, including:

  • The outbreak of polio from 1916-to 1917
  • The influenza pandemic of 1918
  • The economic depression of the 1930s
  • The measles epidemic in 1954-1955
  • Reductions in funding during the 1980s
  • The HIV/AIDS epidemic from 1981 to present

 Services Offered by the

The is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to develop the County community health assessment and the health improvement plan for County. The purpose of the and improvement plan is to provide evidence-based data and information on factors that influence the health of County residents.

The ‘s vision is to develop a community-wide effort to improve the health status of all County residents through prevention strategies, partnerships, education, and advocacy efforts.

Today staff provide services that promote and protect the health of the community. These services include:

  • Restaurant inspections
  • Food worker cards for County residents
  • Childhood immunizations for County residents
  • WIC – Women, Infants and Children nutrition program in community
  • Infectious disease control and prevention in County
  • Environmental health permits and inspections in County
  • Dental sealants (for Children)
  • Maternal/child health services in
  • Health education programs

To request a copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate or make an appointment at the County residents office, don’t hesitate to contact their County residents office at or visit their website to learn more about the .