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Metro Public Health Department of Nashville/Davidson County |
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Our Mission
The mission of the Metro Public Health Department is to promote physical and mental well-being and prevent disease, injury and disability for everyone in Nashville.
Our Overarching Departmental Goals
Our Vision
People Creating Healthy Conditions Everywhere
What We Do
Our Philosophy
As we carry out these activities, we give highest priority overall to assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy.
What We Value
Professionalism: We are well trained, knowledgeable, capable, and focused. We strive for excellence and innovation in our work. We hold ourselves accountable for producing results. Respect: We listen. We care about our customers. We care about one another. We are courteous, friendly, attentive, prompt, and effective in serving our customers and one another.
Integrity: We are honest, trustworthy, and consistent. We are good stewards of the public resources in our care.
Dedication: We are passionate about providing excellent service. We are always available to protect the health and well being of our customers and community.
Equality: We value diversity in our managers, team members and customers. We treat our customers, our partners, and one another with fairness and impartiality. We accommodate the special needs of our customers. We strive to eliminate disparities and aim for equity and justice in health.
Our Governance
A six member Board of Health appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by vote of the Metro Council governs the Department.
Current members are:
William Hance, JD Chair Director of Communications Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Ruth Stewart, MD Vice-Chair Professor Meharry Medical College
Samuel O. Okpaku, MD, PhD Secretary Psychiatrist in private practice
Henry Foster, MD Professor Emeritus Meharry Medical College Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Margaret Behm, JD Attorney in private practice
Janie E. Parmley, RN Nurse Clinical Specialist Vanderbilt Home Care To view minutes of recent board meetings, go to the Board of Health Meeting Minutes page. Our Organization Director of Health The Director of Health provides direct oversight of Policy Development, Epidemiology, Public Information, Civil Service Medical Examiner and Preparedness Programs. Population Health The purpose of the Population Health Line of Business is to provide early detection, intervention, and prevention services to groups of people at risk in Nashville so they can reduce their risk of illness and injury due to immediate health threats. Environmental Health The purpose of the Environmental Health Line of Business is to provide assessment, information, and protection products to everyone in Nashville so they can experience healthy living conditions through clean air, safe food, and reduced exposure to environmental health and safety hazards. Family, Youth, and Infant Health (FYI Health) The purpose of the Family, Youth, and Infant Health Line of Business is to provide a system of health care services, coordination, and follow-up products to the Nashville community so they can experience wellness. Administration and Finance The purpose of the Administration and Finance Line of Business is to provide administrative support services (human resources, billing and collections, payroll, building maintenance and security, etc.) to all programs within the Health Department so they can efficiently and effectively deliver results for customers. Health Services Access The purpose of the Health Services Access Line of Business is to provide health information, consultation, health access linkage, and medical service products for at risk populations, and partnering community health organizations so they can experience improved health status.
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