Center for healthy communities

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Welcome to the Center for Healthy Communities

Mission	Vision	Values
We are committed to public health approaches that strengthen both state and local leadership, alignment, and partnerships. We drive action to influence determinants of health, eliminate health inequalities, and achieve positive health outcomes.	Leading the way toward healthy communities and safe environments for all.	Excellence: We are a trusted source for expert knowledge, innovation, policies, and high-impact programs. Agility: We anticipate and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing environment. Boldness: We act with courage and passion.

The Center’s activities are organized among three pillars

Community Wellness
Chronic Disease Prevention
Environmental & Occupational Health

We are committed to placing equity, diversity, and inclusion practices at the forefront of our daily work. Our work is to build and sustain an environment that strengthens our workforce and the health of the communities we serve.