North Central Public Health District Information

North Central Public Health District is the only two-county local health department in Oregon. We serve Wasco and Sherman Counties, both located in the Columbia Gorge region Our Vision We lead and inspire our community in the creation of an equitable, safe, and healthy environment. Our Mission Prevent, Promote, and Protect for a thriving community. Our Values As NCPHD staff we commit to guiding our decisions, behaviors, and relationships by these values: H – Healthy people and communities / Holistic approach E – Equity and social justice / Evidenced based A – Accountability and quality / Advocate, inform, educate L – Leadership and innovation / Leading the way in public health initiatives T – Trust and transparency / Trust through interactions with one another H – Humility and respect / Health and well-being of all people We recently completed our five-year strategic plan, which lays out our goals through 2028. It implements statewide public health modernization goals, with an eye to ensuring everyone has access to public health services to keep them healthy, reduce costly medical care, and ensure kids are ready to learn in school.