Indiana Department of Health

Mission To promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers. Vision Every Hoosier reaches optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play. Core Values Health Equity—We place equity at the center of our work to ensure every Hoosier, regardless of individual characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion, has access to social and physical supports needed to promote health from birth through end of life. Communication—We provide stakeholders and the public accurate and up-to-date scientific data and provide education and resources regarding utilization of evidence-informed practices in a timely manner. Innovation— We continue to learn, research evidence-informed practices, advance ourselves, and be open to new methods, ideas, and products that help build and expand upon the services we provide. Integrity—We are honest, trustworthy, and transparent. We uphold our standards and do the right things to achieve the best public health and safety outcomes.