Mission:
By partnering with the family
and community, Washington County Public Health Services has a commitment to
maximize the quality of life for all---through intervention to eliminate the
causes of poor health, education to improve health of families and the
community, and provision of support necessary to maintain a healthy Washington
County.
Purpose:
To prevent epidemics and the spread of disease
To prevent injuries
To promote and encourage healthy behaviors
To respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
To provide health care education for the patient, the
patients' family and the community
Contacts:
Director of Public Health & Patient Services: Patricia C. Hunt, R.N., B.S.N..
Disaster
Preparedness Coordinator and Infection Control:
Marie
A . Capezzuti, R.N., B.S.N., CCRN
Washington
County Public Health Service has provided preventive services to the residents
of Washington County since 1928. With guidance from Healthy People 2010,
the 2004 regional community health assessment called "Healthy, Wealthy and
Wise", and our own 2005-2010 Community Health Assessment, we are guided in
providing programs to improve the health of Washington County
residents.
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