About Us

Legislative Intent

DOH-Charlotte is a state agency that is part of the Florida Department of Health and is governed by Florida Statute 154. The Florida Legislature designed the statute with the intent that county health departments (CHDs) have a unique partnership between the state and the counties to meet the public health needs of the state. To strengthen this partnership the CHDs and the counties enter into a contractual arrangement which is renewed annually.

Our Philosophy of Doing Business

DOH-Charlotte employees view you as the owner and customer of this organization. As such, we always strive to make sure you have a great experience every time you do business with us. We are always looking at new and better ways to assure that we all live in a healthy community. Likewise, we are always looking at how we can create more public health value for you while making the best use of your time and keeping costs down.

Mission

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.

Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Role of the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County

Policy Development - Assessment - Assurance

Core Competencies:

1. Delivering Public Health Services.
2. Public Health Educator.
3. Public Health Regulator.
4. Monitor Public Health trends.

Essential Public Health Services:

1. Monitor health status to identify community health problems.
2. Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community.
3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
4. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems.
5. Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.
6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
8. Assure a competent public health and personal healthcare workforce.
9. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.
10. Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.