OUR MISSION:
Ripley County Health Department is committed to promoting public health and enhancing the quality of life and safety for all Ripley County residents and visitors by preventing, planning, and protecting against disease and injury.
OUR VISION:
Ripley County Health Department is a highly utilized and trusted leader offering multiple public health services to better support and prepare our community.
OUR VALUES:
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Efficiency - We provide accurate, timely and quality services through individual efforts and teamwork.
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Integrity - We act fairly and honestly with the public and one another while being accountable for our actions.
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Teamwork - We work together responsibly as a unified team for the mutual benefit of the community through constant sharing of information, resources and ideas to achieve a common goal.
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Leadership - We creatively and proactively apply the most advanced approaches to achieve constructive results in Public Health. Solution-orientation - We take the initiative to provide expertise and action to be a part of the solution.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
The Ripley County Health Department targets the following three priority health issues as part of its strategic approach to achieving its mission and vision:
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Access to Care
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Childhood Obesity
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Substance Abuse