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Mission: To protect public health and prevent disease of environmental origin
Vision: To be known as the best division in the Department of Health
Values:

To be accountable to the people we serve by delivering the best service and preventative activities possible
To treat our staff as valuable resources by providing a workplace that encourages, recognizes and respects their integrity and contributions
To operate honestly, openly and promote science-based decision making as we conduct the business of improving the health of all Floridians

A safe and healthy environment is one form of preventive medicine that you cannot buy at the drug store or get from your doctor's office, yet it is crucial to the well being of you, your family and the community where you live.

Environmental Health (EH) programs are an essential part of Florida’s public health system. These services are administered by the Florida Department of Health/Brevard County Health Department’s Environmental Public Health Services. These services are aimed at preventing or reducing health risks that may occur in your daily surroundings.

Detecting and correcting environmental dangers that can cause disease or injury is the job of Environmental Health Specialists. They are an important part of a public health team.

You may not be aware of the wide range of services provided by these specialists through Environmental Health Services (EHS). Almost every day you and your family receive benefits directly or indirectly from work performed by Environmental Health Professionals.

Through public education, routine inspection, investigation of complaints and enforcement of laws relating to safety and sanitation, your EHS staff, help to make your neighborhood and community a healthier place to live.

For emergency notifications of public health hazards, please visit the Emergency Management web site.

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