Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases.
The Clinton County Department of Public Health has provided quality public health services to the residents of Clinton County since 1955. Recently in 2015 we were awarded accreditation from the nationally renowned Public Health Accreditation Board for meeting the national standards of public health department performance.
The activities of the Health Department are overseen by the eight members of the Board of Health whose purpose is to protect the quality of life and health for all county residents.
Vision:
Healthy People in a Healthy Community
Mission:
Our mission is to improve and protect the health, well-being and environment of the people of Clinton County
Core Values:
Advocacy, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Service
What Does the Health Department Provide For the Community?
- Ongoing assessment of the community’s health care needs
- Surveillance and epidemiology
- Monitors the numbers and patterns of preventable illnesses, diseases, and injuries
- Injury prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyle choices through community outreach activities and health education
- Immunization
- Case management for families with children with developmental delays from birth to five years
- Environmental protection, through inspections, monitoring, and education
- Emergency planning and public health response
