Our Mission
To protect and promote the health and well-being of everyone in Ventura County. Our mission articulates the purpose of our department; it is our roadmap.

Our Vision
To be the healthiest county in the nation. Our vision statement defines what we want to achieve. It provides guidance and direction in fulfilling our mission.

Who We Serve
Public Health works with and supports community-based organizations and healthcare providers, particularly communities identified as having greater health disparities and reduced access to care, to improve health outcomes.

Community Health Reports

We invite all community members to review and utilize the latest health reports:

• VCPH Strategic Plan 2023-2025 and Executive Summary
• Community Health Implementation Strategy (CHIS) 2022
• Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) 2022: English | Spanish

10 Essential Services of Public Health

1. Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population
3. Communicate effectively to inform and educate people about health, factors that influence it, and how to improve it
4. Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health
5. Create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws that impact health
6. Utilize legal and regulatory actions designed to improve and protect the public’s health
7. Assure an effective system that enables equitable access to the individual services and care needed to be healthy
8. Build and support a diverse and skilled public health workforce
9. Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement
10. Build and maintain a strong organizational infrastructure for public health