About Public Health
The Mission: To maintain and improve the health and well-being of New Hampshire residents.
goal of public health is to maintain and improve the health and well-being of all New Hampshire residents. Public health succeeds when the span of healthy life and the quality of life is increased.
We define public health as the system - the organizations and people, their resources and their methods of operation and communication - which contributes to and supports the health and well-being of New Hampshire residents. There is no part of daily life that doesn't contribute to an individual's general health and well-being.
Vision: The health and well-being of New Hampshire residents is the collective and shared responsibility of a partnership of public, nonprofit and private organizations.
Specifically, public health seeks to:
- Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease
- Protect against environmental hazards
- Prevent injuries
- Promote and encourage healthy behaviors and mental health
- Respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
- Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
For more about how Public Health affects your life and who is involved in promoting and protecting the public's health...