About TCHD

Mission

“To promote and protect the public’s health and well-being”

Vision

“TCHD will be a leader and partner, serving our community through innovative public health practices to meet the current and future needs of the individual and of the environment, with the ultimate goal of inspiring and attaining overall wellness”

Values

The Tazewell County Health Department is dedicated to our community through:

ValueDefinition

Service

Understanding and meeting public health needs with equity, creativity, and commitment

Quality

Continuously seeking to enhance and provide services at the highest possible level

Accountability

Ensuring responsible use of resources to benefit the community

Integrity

Being ethical and reliable to all we serve

Collaboration

Communicating, working together with, and supporting community partners for the overall good of the public

Innovation

Being a leader in anticipating and addressing public health needs through surveillance, planning, education, and evidence-based resources 

Respect

Relating to all people with understanding, compassion, and dignity

Data Stewardship

Using research data to support our commitment to achieve measurable and equitable health outcomes; using data and science to inform policies and health promotion efforts