Wayne County Health Department

MISSION The Wayne County Health Department safeguards the health of its residents by:

Promoting healthy lifestyles through education

Preventing and monitoring disease

Protecting and preparing against environmental public health risks

VISION The Wayne County Health Department, as a trusted community leader, will advocate for the optimal health of its residents through education, outreach and the provision of services.

VALUES

Customer Service - Creating positive relationships by exceeding the needs of others through kindness, professionalism, communication, and outstanding service.

Integrity - We strive to conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical way. We honor our commitments and take ownership of everything we do with transparency.

Collaboration - We work as a team and with the community for the betterment of Wayne County.

Education - We believe a well-trained workforce empowers the public by helping them take charge of their health and well-being.

Respect - We treat everyone with dignity. We value all individuals by recognizing their merits.

Governmental Public Health agency offering a variety of services including but not limited to vaccines, health education, nursing services, communicable disease, WIC (Women Infants and Children) program, birth and death records, inspection and licensure of restaurants, septic systems, body art, private water systems, public pools, spa, schools, jail, commercial plumbing systems, solid waste, residential tire recycling