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What is public health?
This five-minute video gives you the basic functions of public health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_eWESXTnic&t=7s
A more thorough explanation of public health in general and public health in Washington State: BOH PowerPoint presentation
Management staff
John Bausher, Health Officer
jbausher@graysharbor.us
Mike McNickle, Public Health Director
mmcnickle@graysharbor.us
Tina Coker, Healthy Finances Manager
tcoker@graysharbor.us
Jeff Nelson, Environmental Health Director
Erin Schreiber, Healthy Families and Communities Manager
eschreiber@graysharbor.us
April Bachtell, Healthy People Manager
abachtell@graysharbor.us
Caren Anderson, Grant and Contracts Manager
Our mission, vision, & values
The mission of Grays Harbor County Public Health and Social Services Department is to improve the health and well-being of the people of Grays Harbor.
We have a vision of Grays Harbor as a place where all people can be healthy throughout their lives.
We value:
respect. We approach all people with significance, understanding, compassion, and dignity.
communication. We value effective, responsive, and timely communication and our role as a trusted source of health information.
collaboration. We work together for the mutual benefit of the community through the sharing of information, resources, and ideas to achieve a common goal.
continuous improvement. We believe quality and professional development is a never-ending effort for individuals and teams.
integrity. We act with a consistency of character and are accountable to our community for our actions.
health equity. We will apply our knowledge and understanding of health equity to eliminate health disparities in our community.
Download our 2019-2023 Strategic Plan (.pdf)
Last updated: December 10, 2020