About Columbus Public Health
The department is charged with assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. Columbus Public Health is made up of a range of programs providing clinical, environmental, health promotion, and population-based services.
The department has an annual budget of approximately $46 million and is staffed by 400 full-and part-time employees.
Mission
The mission of Columbus Public Health is to protect health and improve lives in our community.
Our Vision
The Columbus community is protected from disease and other public health threats, and everyone is empowered to live healthier, safer lives. CPH is the leader for identifying public health priorities and mobilizing resources and community partnerships to address them.
Our Strategic Priorities
- Workforce and Technology
- Leadership
- Resource Allocation
- Mental Health and Addiction
Our Values
Customer Focus
Our many, diverse customers, both in the community and within our organization, know that they will be treated with thoughtful listening and respect. They know that our first priority is the health and safety of our community, and we will do all that is within our abilities and resources to address their individual needs and concerns.
Accountability
We understand that we are accountable for the health and safety of everyone in our community, and that as a publicly funded organization, we are all responsible for maintaining the public’s trust through credible information, quality programming and services, and fiscal integrity. We know the scope of our programs and services and the critical role everyone plays in delivering our mission and achieving our vision.
Research / Science-based
Credible science is the foundation of our policies and program decisions. The community knows that our decision-making is based on research and best practices, and is grounded in the most current scientific information available.
Equity and Fairness
Our clients, partners and coworkers know that we will interact with them with fairness and equity, and that we strive to deliver our programs and services and operate in a manner that is just and free from bias or prejudice.
Public Health Accreditation
Columbus Public Health recently became one of the first public health departments in the country to receive national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).
Customer Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of Columbus Public Health(PDF, 524KB) to treat Customers in a manner that does not discriminate. Specifically, discrimination includes prejudicial or unjust treatment on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, familial status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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