Mission Statement of the Health Department
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Our Mission:
The primary mission of the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department is to provide all people with quality public health services and programs.  These programs are designed to prevent disease and disability, prolong life, and promote health and individual well-being.  This mission is to be achieved through organized community programs that:

(1) Prevent and control the spread of chronic and communicable diseases.

(2) Assess, improve & maintain a healthy and safe environment & community.

(3) Deliver preventive health services and follow-up care to high risk individuals and groups.

(4) Inform and educate the public on matters of individual wellness and community health, and

(5) Provide bio-terrorism and emergency related leadership and services to the public.

The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department provides these services in accordance with Title 37 of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapters 3701-01 to 3709 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

Vision Statement:
The vision of the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department is to assist in the development of the healthiest community possible; where residents enjoy optimal physical, emotional and environmental health.  With accountability to the residents of the community, this vision will be realized by the delivery of culturally sensitive, cost-effective, quality public health services.