The activities of the Jefferson County Health Department are guided by its strategic
plan. The strategic plan was developed
to achieve Jefferson County Health Department’s
VISION
Citizens of
Jefferson County
will have the opportunity to develop awareness of, and the means to reduce
public health risks, providing an environment that facilitates the promotion of well-being
and safety for all.
Our vision will be accomplished by carrying out our:
MISSION
The mission of the Jefferson County Health Department is to focus resources and
attention on critical health issues facing the citizens of
Jefferson County
. The services provided in response
to identified needs includes disease surveillance and prevention, environmental
health, health promotion and education.
Our activities will be conducted according to our:
VALUES
The Jefferson County Health Department believes the
promotion of Public Health is essential to the quality of life for all citizens. We assess, plan, develop policies, provide
and ensure needed services to enhance the health and wellness of our constituents. We are partners with the Missouri Department
of Health, elected officials, public and private community-based organizations and
the citizens of
Jefferson County
. We are committed to continual improvement
in order to maintain the highest possible standards of quality and service.
STRATEGIC ISSUES AND GOALS
STRATEGIC ISSUE #1:
Strengthen the
Jefferson County
public health network.
- GOAL: To strengthen
and improve the public health system in
Jefferson County
.
STRATEGIC ISSUE #2:
Enhance
and expand community partnerships.
-
GOAL: To enhance
and expand collaborative relationships with community based organizations.·
STRATEGIC ISSUE #3:
Prevent
injury, disability and premature death.
-
GOAL: To decrease
preventable illness, injury, disability and premature death especially among at-risk
populations of
Jefferson County
.
STRATEGIC ISSUE #4: Ensure access to quality health care services.
-
GOAL: To improve
access to quality health care for citizens of
Jefferson County
regardless of their income.
STRATEGIC ISSUE #5: Improve the community’s health status through increased
understanding of wellness and health risks.
-
GOAL: To improve
the identification and understanding of health, health risks, and unhealthy behaviors
common in the community.
STRATEGIC ISSUE #6:
Safeguard
the health and safety of consumers.
- GOAL: To ensure
that products, services and facilities directly affecting the public’s health meet
or exceed minimum standards.