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A state investment in local public health
Where We're Starting
Public health services are most effective when provided by local health departments (LHDs) that are positioned to meet the needs of their communities. These core services outline the initiatives and activities at the heart of public health that are the critical framework of any local health department. Some are required by law, and some are offered by many health departments. Every Hoosier deserves access to these foundational public health services no matter where they live.
LHDs, with support from partners and community stakeholders, determine needs of the community, and implement accessibility strategies, including addressing social determinants of health, in all aspects of planning, operations, and core services. The Indiana Department of Health surveyed each local health department to determine how these core services are provided across Indiana. Click below to see a snapshot of each core service.
Key Performance Indicators for Core Public Health Services
Health First Indiana establishes a public health infrastructure through a state and local partnership where services are delivered at the local level.
Key performance indicators will be tracked for each of these core public health services.
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation
The first step in addressing tobacco and addictive nicotine prevention is building and maintaining a tobacco-free coalition that represents the whole community.
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Maternal and Child Health
Understanding causes of infant mortality helps drive education and action to prevent these deaths.
Read MoreMaternal and Child Health
Trauma and Injury Prevention
Identifying a leading cause of injury allows effective planning and prevention of those injuries and potential deaths.
Read MoreTrauma and Injury Prevention
Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care
Access to public health services in all counties will enhance the health and well-being of all Hoosiers, reduce disease, and improve health outcomes.
Read MoreAccess to and Linkage to Clinical Care
Chronic Disease Prevention
A key step in addressing chronic disease and obesity prevention is building and maintaining a healthy community coalition that represents the whole community.
Read MoreChronic Disease Prevention
Lead Case Management
There is no safe level of lead for children and the developmental and neurological damage caused by lead exposure during childhood will last a lifetime.
Read MoreLead Case Management
Your Community Info
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Health First Indiana in Your Community
County Health Scorecard
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County level data visualizations that show where your county ranks across a wide range of health metrics.
Public Health in Action
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Indiana has 95 local health departments across the state focused on improving Hoosier health and safety.