The Ottawa County Health Department is in the process of being accredited. We as an organization believe strongly in the benefits of becoming accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, and are committed to completing this process. We believe that the 10 Essential Public Health Services are a fundamental framework for our organization, and we are excited to incorporate these services in every facet of our agency.
10 Essential Public Health Services
The Core Public Health Functions Steering Committee developed the framework for the Essential Services in 1994. This steering committee included representatives from US Public Health Service agencies and other major public health organizations.
The Essential Services Provide a working definition of public health and a guiding framework for the responsibilities of local public health systems.