About Us - What is Public Health?
Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities. Public Health addresses the health of the community as a whole rather than the health of an individual. Public Health leaders work continuously to prevent disease and to improve the health of our residents and visitors!
Huron County Health Department began in the 1880s. The first staff included a part time Health Commissioner who visited in schools and homes, Sanitarians who inspected restaurants and dairy farms, plus Vital Record Clerks who kept birth and death records. Today the department consists of approximately 25 employees working in four divisions.
The Health Commissioner leads the department and is entrusted with the responsibility of addressing the public health concerns of Huron County. This is accomplished through the various divisions and programs of the Health Department. Our mission, and the mission of all health departments throughout the United States, is to promote a healthy life and lifestyle.
The Administration Personnel frequently work behind the scenes in support of numerous public health initiatives. The Administrative Division is responsible for the day to day business, fiscal, management, Medicaid and insurance eligibility determinations and personnel functions of the Health Department.
Come learn about us. This site is designed to provide Huron County Residents, and the casual browser, with a broad overview of our agency at work. Our primary undertaking, within the overall framework of the public’s health in Huron County, is the promotion of healthy behaviors, the detection and prevention of disease, and the protection of our food and environment.
Our Public Health Responsibility
- Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease
- Protect against environmental hazards
- Prevent injury by educating the public
- Promote and encourage healthy behavior and mental health
- Respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
- Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
Management Team's Values Statement
- Integrity: though the department’s actions incorporating our commitment to honesty, fairness, loyalty and trustworthiness dedicated to the best interests of Huron County’s citizens.
- Excellence: We achieve and maintain quality results and outcomes through continuous performance improvement and learning.
- Accountability: We take full responsibility for our behavior and performance in our pursuit to utilize levy money efficiently and fairly.
- Teamwork: We encourage active collaboration to solve problems, make decisions and achieve common goals.
- Assurance: We provide assurance that high quality services, including personal health, environmental health and infectious disease control, are available and accessible to all persons.
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