What to know
Marion County, Indiana, was awarded funding from CDC’s Tracking Program in August 2022. The program's initial focus areas include food safety, private well water, radon, recreational water, and surface water quality.
Background
The Marion County Public Health Department serves close to 1 million people in the Indianapolis metro area, protecting public health and safety in the places where residents live, work, and play.
Program Mission:
- To promote physical, mental, and environmental health
- To prevent and protect against disease, injury, and disability
Program Vision: Healthy People and Families Living in Healthy Neighborhoods
CLEAR Values: Community, Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect
Within the Bureau of Environmental Health, the Marion County Public Health Department focuses on environmental concerns, including the following.
- Built environment
- Food safety
- Hazardous materials
- Indoor air quality
- Land use
- Water quality
Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health