There are nearly 3,000 local health departments (LHDs) across the country working to create healthier communities and deliver the 10 Essential Public Health Services.
LHDs work with community partners as part of a network of organizations with various roles and functions who contribute to the public’s health. The local health department is the center of that system, acting as a strategist and convener to engage partners around programs, policies, and services that address population health needs.