We are pleased to announce the launch of the Charles County Department of Health (CCDoH) 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, which sets our course for the next five years. This plan, led by the Charles County Department of Health Leadership Team, reflects our foundational values of integrity, evidence-based decision-making, collaboration, health equity, and transparency.
As the public health landscape continues to shift in our County, CCDOH is committed to serving our community and working with partners to address emerging challenges and improve health outcomes. With our vision, a healthier Charles County, and our mission, to protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Charles County residents, we will strive to accomplish five important priorities over the next five years:
· Modernize Technology: Effectively meet the growing and diverse needs of the community, to operate efficiently, and to be positioned for innovation and resilience.
· Internal & External Communications: Build public trust and connection, and better internal operations with greater transparency, condition, and responsiveness.
· Accessibility of Services: Eliminate barriers and increase equity in providing services to the community for greater reach and impact.
· Workforce Development: Further develop a skilled, values-driven workforce who are supported with a positive work culture to attract and retain talent.
· Service Delivery & Continuous Quality Improvement: Better meet community needs, drive lasting impact by ensuring services are maintained, continuously assessed, refined, and improved over time.
Supporting these priorities are our core values that define our culture and guide organizational operations: Integrity, evidence-based decisions, collaboration, health equity, and transparency.
We are excited to see what the next five years bring and invite you to join us on this journey toward collective learning and meaningful impact in our community. Thank you for your continued collaboration and support.