Above All, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we will strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the community we served and work to protect the health of the public to the best of our ability.
In pursuit of our mission, we believe the following value statements are essential and timeless:
We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual
We treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness
We strive to act with absolute honest, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business
We trust our co-workers as valuable members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect, and dignity
In addition, our agency hopes to establish a culture that promotes the prevention, detection, and resolution of conduct that does not conform to federal and state law: federal, state and private payer health care program requirements; and the agency's own business policies.
Avoid dangerous winter travel problems by planning ahead.
Have maintenance service on your vehicle as recommended.
Check the antifreeze level.
Keep the gas tank near full to help avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
Prepare Your Car for Winter
You can avoid many dangerous winter travel problems by planning ahead. Have maintenance service on your vehicle as often as the manufacturer recommends. In addition, every fall:
Have the radiator system serviced, or check the antifreeze level yourself with an antifreeze tester.
Replace windshield-wiper fluid with a wintertime mixture.
Replace any worn tires, and check the air pressure in the tires.
Click on the Extreme Cold Button below to download A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety during the winter months.
Take our Survey, Click on 2011Community Health Survey if you live in Whitley County we want your opinion.
Protect yourself from mosquito bites, click the picture to learn how!
Click on the picture to learn about skin cancer prevention and keeping your skin healthy.
Gail Timperio, Whitley County Health Department Director
