In October 2003, the Saginaw County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) embarked on a major strategic planning initiative with Cornerstone Consulting Associates, lead by a multi-disciplinary team of Health Department staff and stakeholders named the MOD (Moving in One Direction) Squad.  Over the course of several months and meetings, the MOD Squad gathered feedback and input from SCDPH staff members, customers, partners, and stakeholders to determine a common direction for a unified health department.

As a result of this strategic planning process, new Mission and Vision statements were created, as well as Vision Priorities and Guiding Principles and Values.  The strategic plan is one that will guide us in making daily decisions and serves as a compass in navigating through future challenges and opportunities.

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Mission:  Our commitment is to protect and promote the public's health and well-being.

Vision:  To be a recognized leader providing health resources and quality services to our diverse community through innovation and dedication.
 
Vision Priorities:

We will make a measurable impact in improving the health of our community.
We will promote health equity throughout our community.
We will establish a customer-focused culture.
We will promote awareness of our department and our services in the community.
We will partner with other community organizations.
We will be good stewards of our financial resources and explore ways to secure funding.
We will create an environment that values and respects employees.
We will improve our internal communication.
We will utilize and upgrade technology.

Guiding Principles and Values:

Collaboration (Internal and External)
Respect
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
Commitment