Board Of Health
Dr. Tristan Lineberry, Chairman
Ron Johnson Tom Wortham Dr. John Roy Dr. Elias Kawas Jan Shelton, RN Dr. Alejandro Soriano Joe Miller Dr. Emily Taylor Janet Nichols Dr. Paul Walter Judge Executive Donald Carroll
Our Mission: To promote physical and mental health by:
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Assessment of health needs of the County
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Prevention of disease, injury and disability
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Detection of congenital and acquired illnesses and conditions
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Provisions and promotion of access to health care
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Promulgation of policies and regulations to improve health
10 Essential Public Health Services
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Monitor health status to identify community health problems
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Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community
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Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues
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Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems
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Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
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Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
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Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable
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Assure a competent public health and personal health care workforce
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Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services
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Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems