The MISSION of Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is to promote AND contribute to the highest level of health possible for the people of Van Buren and Cass County by:

     1.  Identifying & reducing health risks in the

          community,

     2.  Detecting, investigating & preventing the spread

          of disease,

     3.  Promoting healthy lifestyles,

     4.  Promoting a safe & healthful environment,

     5.  Promoting the availability of accessible quality

          health care services through the private sector,

                and

     6.  Providing quality health care services to those

          with limited resources and access.

Our VISION is through responsiveness to a dynamic and diverse environment.  Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the individuals who reside in Van Buren & Cass County that are served by our agency and the programs and services we provide.

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department believes in the following core VALUES:

   *     All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

   *     All people should have access to needed services that achieve optimal outcomes.

   *     All people should be empowered to exercise informed choice.

    *     The continuous improvement of both organization management and service delivery.

    *     Diversity and cultural competence in all activities.

    *     Enhancing the involvement of persons served in all of our activities.

In support of our mission, vision and values, Van Buren/Cass District Health Department's PURPOSES are:

    *     To develop and maintain current, field-driven standards that improve the value and responsiveness of the programs and services we provide.

    *     To reduce disease and better the health of the whole public.

    *     To seek input and to be responsive to the individuals we serve.

    *     To provide information and education, as needed, to the public.

    *     Be committed to the improvement of our

programs and services with a focus on the needs and outcomes of the clients we serve by continually learning about how to improve health and linking to other institutions and organizations.

     *    Provide leadership when needed.

     *    Providing health care options that are efficient and cost effective.