Our Mission

We are proud to help serve and support the residents of Baker County in our mission to promote and protect the health and safety of all Baker County residents and visitors. The Health Department draws upon guidance and state resources from the Florida Department of Health to conduct our core public health activities - assessment, policy development, and health promotion. With strong local support from the Baker County Board of County Commissioners and our community of service providers and residents, the Health Department provides critical public health services to meet the needs of our residents and improve the quality of life for all in Baker County. Our partnerships and affiliations complement the work of our health department's committed staff in addressing local health needs and helping ensure that local health is not just addressed individually, but community wide.

Currently, Baker County's strategic health plan is grounded in a shared vision that includes resource collaboration, protection from health threats, community capacity and fiscal sustainability. The components of the community plan for improving the health and quality of life for Baker residents includes the following:

• Address the factors that contribute chronic disease
• Enable access to medical and dental care
• Promote a healthy, addiction free community
• Encourage comprehensive maternal and child health services

The roles and responsibilities of the Baker County Health Department include care to individuals as well as addressing health needs and issues on a community level. Our public health efforts extend beyond the health department itself as we strive to improve health in all neighborhoods and communities in Baker County by providing public health services that most effectively reach our residents.

Our Mission is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.  Our dedicated employees play the vital role in supporting and carrying out our mission by providing caring and professional services to our clients and community. Through our many community partners, the Florida Department of Health in Baker County, is able to develop and implement health initiatives that benefit our residents and visitors, as well as align with the Florida Department of Health Strategic Plan.  We continue to engage with our community and residents to provide and promote a safe and happy environment to live, work and grow.

Core Values: (ICARE)

• Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
• Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.