The Department of Public Health is the state's leader in public health policy and advocacy. The agency is the center of a comprehensive network of public health services, and is a partner to local health departments for which it provides advocacy, training and certification, technical assistance and consultation, and specialty services such as risk assessment that are not available at the local level. The agency is a source of accurate, up-to-date health information to the Governor, the Legislature, the federal government and local communities; this information is used to monitor the health status of Connecticut's citizens, set health priorities and evaluate the effectiveness of health initiatives. The agency is a regulator focused on health outcomes, maintaining a sensible balance between assuring quality and administrative burden on the personnel, facilities, and programs regulated. The agency is a leader on the national scene through direct input to federal agencies and the United States Congress.

PUBLIC SERVICE - PROGRAM AREAS

The Department of Public Health pursues its mission through an organization which reflects three major program areas: Prevention/Education, Regulation, and Planning.

PUBLIC SERVICE - SUPPORT AREAS

The Office of Affirmative Action, the Bureau of Administrative and Support Services, and the Office of Special Services support the major program areas of the agency.

INFORMATION REPORTED AS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE

All information required by state statute and appearing in previous Digests of Administrative Reports to the Governor appears above under other headings. The primary location of this information is under "Public Service" and "Improvements/Achievements."