Public health is essential for all of us.
Every day, we are hard at work so you can enjoy a meal, drink tap water, breathe clean air, and stay healthy and disease-free. That’s why public health matters.
Vision
Healthy People in Healthy Communities.
Mission
We protect and improve the health of all people and places in Pierce County.
Priorities
- People are healthy and safe here.
- People have equitable opportunities for health.
- Children, families and communities thrive.
As part of our mission, we tackle known and emerging health risks through policy, programs, and treatment in order to protect public health.
We are one of 400 local health department’s around the country to meet or exceed the Public Health Accreditation Board’s quality standards.
Our 4 divisions work together to protect and improve your health.
Prevents and controls the spread of diseases.
We:
- Investigate and limit disease outbreaks.
- Help people with diseases like HIV/AIDS, whooping cough, and tuberculosis get the care they need.
- Prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Helps our communities become healthier places to live, learn, work, and play.
We make sure:
- People have access to healthy food, and healthy environments.
- Water is safe to drink.
- Air is safe to breathe.
- Food in restaurants and schools is safe to eat.
Helps children, families, and communities thrive.
We provide:
- Family support for your child’s early years.
- Substance abuse prevention, education, counseling, and treatment.
- Comprehensive community oral health.
Helps our organization stay high-performing, innovative, and quality-focused.
We ensure:
- Financial sustainability and capacity.
- A responsive, well-trained, and competent workforce.
- Timely and effective communication.
- Optimal facilities and technology infrastructure.
This division includes:
- Communications.
- Finance and budget services.
- Health equity.
- Human resources and risk management.
- Information technology.
- Epidemiological assessment, community planning, and quality improvement.
- Vital Records.
- Office of the Director.