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The Health Department responds to environmental and public health hazards that pose a threat to human health or safety.

The Health Department is responsible for diagnosing and investigating public health problems. Personnel work closely with an epidemiologist who is trained in the science of disease surveillance. Together, they monitor health events, identify changes or patterns of illness, examine the impact of health hazards, and determine behavioral risk factors that lead to mortality and disease. In addition, the Department monitors health indicators that may signal both natural and bioterrorism-related public health emergencies.

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Reading materials, pamphlets and other sources of information are available at the Health Department. In addition, speakers are available to discuss public health matters and/or make presentations about a variety of public health topics.