The Mission of the Highland County General Health District is to provide public health services that promote, protect, and improve community and environmental health.
Environmental
Health
The Environmental Health Division works on a variety of public health programs that support a safe food supply, clean water, and safe communities.
Public Health
Nursing
The Public Health Nursing works to provide health education, disease monitoring, immunizations, and many other nursing and public health services to the community.
Vital Statistics / Birth and Death Records
The Vital Statistics Division manages birth, death, and other statistical health related information for Highland County. This division also provides birth and death certificates to the public.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Planning is an important part of the work being done at the Highland County Health Department. This program tracks new diseases, plans for emergencies in Highland County and the region, maintains emergency supplies for community response efforts, and perform many other important planning efforts in the county.