Our mission is for all residents to achieve the highest level of health possible through our identification and reduction of health risks; detection, investigation and prevention of the spread of disease; promotion of healthy lifestyles and a safe and healthy environment; promotion of the availability and accessibility of health care services through the private sector; and the provision of quality health services to those in need.

The Board of Health is the policy and rulemaking authority for the Health Department. Members are residents of the county and are selected by the County Board of Commissioners to fill various roles required by statue.