Services

The Collier County Health Department monitors the health of the population of the county while preventing epidemics and the subsequent spread of disease.

Epidemiology is the science which monitors and evaluates the distribution and cause of disease, heath-related states and conditions within specific populations. In order to carry out its core mission epidemiology relies on various statistical tools such as rates, trends and projections to measure progress towards disease prevention and control within the community and to uncover any unexpected or unusual increase in illness which may pose an increased risk to public health.

The Epidemiology and Health Assessment Program is meeting the public health challenges of a rapidly evolving socio-economic demographic and enviro-epidemiologic Collier County by continuously monitoring and evaluating the health situation of the community and preventing the spread of disease.

A report is available: The Collier County Community Health Profile 2011.

County Health Rankings Report

In 2012, Collier County ranked the 4th healthiest county (out of 67) in the state of Florida in which to live. This ranking was determined by a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. A community's health status is more than just what happens in the doctor's office, but is also dependent on crime, education, employment and poverty rates. In addition, when people to choose healthy behaviors such as exercising, eating healthy, driving safely, avoiding use of tobacco and drinking responsibly, they contribute to the overall health of a community. Read the study here if you would like additional information. The details are interesting.

The Collier County Health Department leads an annual meeting entitled, "Sustaining Excellence", for community leaders to discuss the details in the County Health Rankings Report and facilitate agencies to collaborate on areas where we need improvement as well as promote and sustain where we currently excel.

Services

Public health protects all of us through programs such as communicable disease control, epidemiology, immunizations and health education. Please read the Collier County Health Department's Annual Report for 2011. This report provides a brief overview of the services we provided in 2011 in our efforts to preserve and promote public health in our county.