Mission Statement

Custer County Public Health shall protect, promote,
and enhance the health and well-being of all people
in Custer County and surrounding areas.

Objectives

• Review and make recommendations for updating public health preparedness plans
• Respond to outbreaks as a coordinated response team
• Develop and convey singular messages for health related information to the community
• Coordinate mass treatment or mass prophylaxis clinics during emergencies
• Develop coordinated prevention campaigns

Strategic Goals

• Assist the community in adopting healthy behaviors and to avoid preventable health and disease related problems.
• Inform, educate and empower citizens on health related issues.
• Utilize community partnerships to identify and solve health issues.
• Ensure enforcement of laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
• Optimize the use of technology.

Essential Services

• Monitor the health status of the population and the environment, and identify community health problems.
• Prevent and control the spread of communicable disease.
• Promote positive health behaviors and environmental practices.
• Mobilize community partnerships to solve identified health problems.
• Enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of the public and the environment.
• Counsel and support high-risk children, youth, and families.
• Assure access and provide linkages to personal health services.
• Develop policies that support and protect the health of the community and the environment.

Values

Understanding that we work for and are accountable to the public, we strive for excellence and will demonstrate:

~Integrity
We will be honest and responsible in our interactions with the public and each other.

~Respect
We will demonstrate compassion and acceptance, honor confidentiality, and preserve dignity.

~Teamwork
We will communicate, coordinate, and collaborate within our organization and the community.

~Innovation
We will support staff in creative and progressive problem-solving and service provision.

~Personal and Professional Development
We will support personal and professional growth through the advancement of knowledge and experience, the delegation of responsibility, and through recognition of individual and team accomplishments.