Vision, Mission, and Values


MCHD Vision

The McDonough County Health Department will grow healthy lives and cultivate healthy choices to yield a healthy community.

MCHD Mission

The McDonough County Health Department will provide essential public health services for a safe and healthy community through promotion, protection, and prevention.

MCHD Value Statements

Innovation: We believe in leading the way in public health initiatives.

Communication: We believe that effective, responsive, and timely communication creates our role as a trusted source of health information.

Great attitudes: We believe in valuing all employees and community members, and treating each other with respect, honesty, care, and awesomeness.

Ethics: We believe in an ethical and skillful workforce to serve the community in a professional manner.