Welcome to the Edgewater Health Department. We are located in the
Edgewater Community Center, 1167 River Road. Our goal is to encourage
a healthy community. Members of our team include a Health Officer,
Public Health Nurses, Registered Environmental Health Specialist
(R.E.H.S), and Secretary/Registrar of Vital Statistics, and an appointed
Board of Health.
Public Health Goals in Our Community
Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
Protects against environmental hazards
Prevents injuries
Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery
Assures the quality and accessibility of health services
Essential Public Health Services
Monitor health status to identify community health problems
Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community
Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues
Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems
Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts
Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety
Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable
Assure a competent public health and personal health care workforce
Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services
Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems
Welcome to the Edgewater Health Department. We are located in the
Edgewater Community Center, 1167 River Road. Our goal is to encourage
a healthy community. Members of our team include a Health Officer,
Public Health Nurses, Registered Environmental Health Specialist
(R.E.H.S), and Secretary/Registrar of Vital Statistics, and an appointed
Board of Health.