Public Health Department

Jefferson County Public Health Department

Mission

It is the mission of Jefferson County Public Health to promote the mental, physical, & social well-being of all residents of Jefferson County while preventing illness & the spread of disease.

The Jefferson County Board of Health supports the World Health Organization’s definition of health as follows: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, & social well-being & not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.”

What We Do

What is Public Health

According to the American Public Health Association, “public health promotes & protects the health of people & the communities where they live, work & play. While a doctor [or nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant] treats people who are sick, those of us working in public health try to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. We also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.” Public health is wide reaching, and probably affects more of your life than you think! While the pandemic had placed more attention on public health, much of what we do happens in the background.

Core Functions

Jefferson County Public Health is committed to protecting & promoting the health of residents of Jefferson County. Our core functions include:

• Communicable disease follow-up
• Emergency preparedness in the county
• Health education & the promotion of wellness
• Childhood immunizations
• Advocate for child health & safety
• Performing Jefferson County’s CHA-CHIP

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