10:00 am – 11:30 am
April 29, 2026

Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department – Port Washington Office

121 W. Main St.

Port Washington, WI 53074

262-284-8170

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Philosophy

The values that we hold in fulfilling our purpose and carrying out our mission include:

Integrity: Demonstrating transparency, honesty and respect.

Resourcefulness: Providing inclusive, responsive, proactive, and equitable services that reflect the needs of the community.

Collaboration: Partnering with organizations to accomplish shared goals and incentives through data and evidence-based practices.

Servant Leadership: Leading with empathy and compassion for our community.

Services

Disease Prevention

We engage in surveillance, investigation, and follow-up of reportable communicable diseases to protect the health of the community by contact tracing, immunizations, and monitoring outbreaks with physicians, hospitals, and labs.

Emergency Preparedness

We support and enhance the capacity of the health care system to prepare for public health threats and emergencies through all-hazard-disaster planning and responding to emergencies.

Environmental Health

We protect the community against environmental health hazards through food safety inspections, public well inspection and testing, public beach water quality monitoring, and home radon test kits.

Health Strategy

We lead the design and publication of the Community Health Improvement Plan, a document that defines the top health priorities in our communities. We facilitate community coalitions that address key health issues with the goal of improving the health and wellness of residents.

Maternal & Child Health

We serve as a resource to help families through various transitions across the lifespan. We partner with community groups to address barriers to maternal and child health.

WIC Program

We help eligible pregnant women, mothers, infants, and children up to age five learn about nutrition. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that can help families buy foods that promote good health, growth, and development.

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Mission Statement

Providing community assessment, education, and collaborative health interventions for all who live, work and play in our counties.

Purpose

To advocate and serve by promoting and protecting the health and safety of the public.