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Our Vision + Mission

Our Vision

Healthy people and families living in healthy neighborhoods.

It’s that simple. That’s our vision for Marion County. 

Our Mission

To promote physical, mental and environmental health; to prevent and protect against disease, injury and disability. 

We believe the true mission of the Marion County Public Health Department can be maintained by sticking to our C.L.E.A.R. Values: 

Community – We serve the people of Marion County and surrounding communities by centering local needs and elevating health outcomes.

Leadership – We foster leadership at every level and empower teams to think critically, act decisively, and lead change. 

Excellence – We aim for excellence through data-driven decisions, performance improvement, and shared accountability. 

Accountability – We break down silos and connect financial, clinical, and operational systems across the Corporation to function as one.  

Respect – We create environments where all staff, patients, and community members feel seen, heard, and valued. 

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Major Milestones

Vital Records Department in 2024 issued over 62,000 birth certificates.

In 2024, the Dental Health Department screened, treated or educated over 39,000 residents.

Community health workers from our Community–Based Care Department provided over 41,604 vision screenings in 2024.

Mosquito Control inspected, tested and provided treatment for 5,779 across Indianapolis in 2024.

In 2024 Housing conducted over 50,000 residential inspections in Marion County.

Environmental Health, Safety and Management removed over 7.3 million pounds of trash from residential sites in Marion County.

Vital Records Department in 2024 issued over 62,000 birth certificates.

In 2024, the Dental Health Department screened, treated or educated over 39,000 residents.

Community health workers from our Community–Based Care Department provided over 41,604 vision screenings in 2024.

Mosquito Control inspected, tested and provided treatment for 5,779 across Indianapolis in 2024.

In 2024 Housing conducted over 50,000 residential inspections in Marion County.

Environmental Health, Safety and Management removed over 7.3 million pounds of trash from residential sites in Marion County.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Learn how you and your family can stay safe if you’re ever threatened by a public health crisis or natural disaster.

Stay Safe

Explore Our Core Functions

Assessment

In any situation, the first step is always bringing experts in to determine the scope of the risk to public health.

Policy Development

After the level of threat is established, all relevant departments are called on to research, formulate a response, and react.

Assurance

Once a threat to public health is addressed, MCPHD will communicate clearly to those affected — what happened, what was done, if there are ongoing actions, and what to expect.

Assessment

In any situation, the first step is always bringing experts in to determine the scope of the risk to public health.

Policy Development

After the level of threat is established, all relevant departments are called on to research, formulate a response, and react.

Assurance

Once a threat to public health is addressed, MCPHD will communicate clearly to those affected — what happened, what was done, if there are ongoing actions, and what to expect.