New Jersey Department of Health

The scope of work for the public health system is ever-expanding, and the Department is on the frontlines in leading the response to public health challenges. The Department has three primary branches – Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health. All work collaboratively toward improving health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. Our Mission Protect the public’s health, promote healthy communities, and continue to improve the quality of health care in New Jersey. Our Vision Ensure that all New Jerseyans live long, healthy lives and reach their fullest potential. Our Core Values INTEGRITY Strengthen New Jersey's health care infrastructure by adopting best practices, inspecting and monitoring health care facilities and services, and improving the delivery system; EQUITY Strive to eliminate disparities in access to health care, treatment and clinical outcomes DIVERSITY Deliver services that are inclusive and diverse and strengthen public health engagement through cultural humility and education; TRANSPARENCY Using data and metrics to drive decision making and provide information to the public; INNOVATION Promote access to services through technology and innovative strategies; PARTNERSHIP Partner with community-based health care organizations and providers to promote wellness and activities related to the prevention of illness and the management of chronic diseases; COMMUNITY Strengthen the state's local public health system and improve the performance and practice of local health departments; CREDIBILITY Engage stakeholders to strategically focus on evidence-based prevention and treatment programs.