Health Department Vision:

To understand and influence the health and well-being of the residents of Sioux Falls.

Health Department Mission:

To improve the quality of life for the residents of Sioux Falls by preventing or controlling disease, mitigating adverse health conditions and threats, and by providing an open door to primary health services.

The health department will meet the vision and mission statement through 5 key strategies:

• Monitoring community trends
• Promoting health
• Maintaining quality
• Assuring fiscal strength
• Creating an enthusiastic workforce