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GDPH is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.
Vision
Our vision is a Georgia with healthy people, families, and communities, where all sectors unite by pooling their assets and strengths to promote health for all. Decisions are made in harmony with economic and environmental concerns.
We bring to all Georgians a commitment to improving health status through community leadership, expertise in health information and surveillance, and assurance of a safer environment.
We are responsive to public health needs, valued for our expertise and innovation, dedicated to excellence, and known for promoting healthy communities through partnerships.
We are a leader, an advocate, and a resource for Public Health in Georgia.
Mission
The mission of the Georgia Department of Public Health is
- To prevent disease, injury, and disability; promote health and well being; and prepare for and respond to disasters.
We do this by:
- developing sound health policies and plans
- monitoring and assessing community health status and needs
- creating partnerships with communities and organizations
- providing personal and population-based services and education
- enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and safety
- providing population-based data, vital statistics, and registries
- gathering information through surveillance and investigation
- disseminating wellness and health information
- evaluating our effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of services
- assuring a competent, sensitive, and responsive public health work force
- providing a public health laboratory capacity
- carrying out research for innovative solutions to public health problems
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