Public Health: Our Mission

HEALTHY People, HEALTHY Families and HEALTHY Communities

Our Mission

Empower the community, promote health and emergency preparedness, and prevent disease, injury, and disability. 

What We Do

Ventura County Public Health protects and promotes the health of all Ventura County residents. Public Health works with and supports community-based organizations and health care providers throughout the County, particularly in communities identified as having health disparities and reduced access to care. 

Download brochures: Public Health Services or SERVICIOS DE SALUD PÚBLICA.

Click below for our: 

• Services and Resources
• Public Health Locations Map
• Frequently Requested Phone Numbers
• Organizational Chart

10 Essential Services of Public Health

1. Monitor health status to identify health problems
2. Diagnose and investigate health problems and hazards in the community
3. Inform, educate, and empower the public about current and emerging 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 health services
8. Assure a competent work force to support the public health system
9. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility and quality of personal and populatiion-based health services
10. Research for new insights