About Us

The Florida Department of Health in Hendry County strives to make sure you have a great experience every time you do business with us. We are always looking at new and better ways to assure that we all live in a healthy community. Likewise, we are always looking at how we can create more public health value for you while making the best use of your time and keeping costs down.

Mission

To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Vision

To be the healthiest state in the nation.

Values

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems
A ccountability: We perform with integrity and respect
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement