Health Information and Strategic Planning

Health Information and Strategic Planning (HISP) Division is responsible for department wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through strategic planning, better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. Activities include the following:

• Take the lead in making the CDPH health data systems more integrated, accessible, and useful for policy development and program management.
• Develop uniform health data systems to promote the collection of information on health status outcomes.
• Provide technical assistance and support to local health agencies.
• Organize strategic planning and special initiatives in support of CDPH priorities.
• Build strong relationships with public health organizations and schools of public health.