Mission
To promote, protect and improve the lifelong health of individuals and communities in Pierce County through the effective use of data and evidence, community-driven prevention strategies, leadership, advocacy, partnerships, and the promotion of health equity.
Vision
Healthy People in Healthy Communities
Core Values
- Prevention: We proactively identify and develop strategies to prevent disease and injury and ensure an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice.
- Respect: We treat all our community members, team members, clients, and partners with mutual respect and sensitivity, recognizing the importance of diversity. We are committed to approaching diversity with cultural humility.
- Collaboration: We engage the public to address needs and foster involvement in public health. We work with partners and stakeholders to provide the community with the best service possible.
- Innovation: We seek and encourage emerging or evidence-informed approaches to address public health issues, reach diverse communities, and improve agency operations. We use quality improvement principles to explore new ideas and approaches.