At Public Health, our dedicated staff work to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, prevent injuries, promote healthy behaviors, respond to disasters, and deliver equitable, quality health services. We encourage you to read our Vision, Mission, Values and Goals, where we emphasize partnerships and community collaboration to promote and improve health, wellness, safety and quality of life in San Bernardino County.

Our Vision

Healthy people in vibrant communities.

Our Mission

Working in partnership to promote, improve, and protect health, wellness, safety and quality of life in San Bernardino County.

Our Values

• COLLABORATION: We build and nurture partnerships to achieve mutual success.
• DIVERSITY: We celebrate and respect the uniqueness of cultures, communities and beliefs.
• EQUITY: We ensure that all individuals and communities have equal opportunity for health and well-being.
• INNOVATION: We implement creative solutions to address emerging problems.
• TRANSPARENCY: We are open, honest and accountable in our relationships, processes and actions.

Our Goals

• To have communities and environments support healthy lifestyles.
• To educate individuals and communities to make informed healthy decisions.
• To have each individual be able to achieve his or her full health potential.
• To have health services address community health needs.
• To have a department with the necessary tools to support healthy people and vibrant communities.