Mission Statement

                                       Vision Statement:

HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHY COMMUNITY

                                      Mission Statement:

WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF THE ASHLAND COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATIONS, PREVENTION OF DISEASE AND INJURY, AND RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGES. 

                              Values:

                                                  WE CARE

WE - We are the Ashland County Health Department, committed to improving                   Health and Wellness in our community.

Equity - We recognize the disparity in health equity in our community and we strive to          eliminate barriers to optimal health.

Collaboration - We engage community partners to maximize and sustain public health services in our community.

Accountability - We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us by the public.

Respect - We respect the diversity of those we serve and value the contributions made by all staff.

Excellence - We are committed to developing a public health staff that exceeds core competencies. We provide meaningful services that focus on continuous quality improvement. We provide access to education and resources that empower healthy lifestyle decisions.