Welcome To The Fairfax County Health Department

 

Gloria Addo-Ayensu M.D.,M.P.H, health director, Fairfax County Health Department, welcomes you to the Health Department web site.

We are proud to serve you as we strive to advance our vision of Healthy People in Healthy Communities. We have 15 offices and service sites throughout Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church to provide convenient service to our clients.

Whether you reside or work in Fairfax County, or you’re visiting, the Health Department is always here to serve you as we work together to keep our communities healthy and safe.

If you have any questions or would like to contact the Health Director’s office, you may call 703-246-2479, TTY 703-591-6435.

OUR VISION:
Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

OUR MISSI0N:
Protect, promote and improve health and quality of life.

AGENCY VALUES:

• Making a Difference
• Excellence
• Respect
• Integrity
• Customer Service

STRATEGIC GOALS

Threats to Public Health:
Prevent or minimize impact of new and emerging communicable diseases and other public health threats.

Access to Service:
Assess community public health service needs and facilitate access to needed and/or mandated services.

Workforce Management:
Employ and retain a skilled productive workforce that seeks to mirror the diversity of the community.

Enhanced Communications and Information Systems:
Integrate and harness the use of proven technology to provide cost effective public health services.