Mission Statement

Through excellence and leadership, the City of Laredo Public Health Department provides culturally competent quality services that promote optimal health, prevent disease, and protects the safety of all to achieve health equity.

An Academic Health Department

The City of Laredo Public Health Department designated as an Academic Public Health Department (APHD) through the Public Health Foundation. This partnership is created by the formal alliance of a health department and an academic institution which trains future health care professionals. This relationship is akin to the "teaching hospital" affiliation found between medical schools and hospitals. APHD partnerships play a vital role in enhancing public health education, research, and service.

The designation of Laredo Public Health as an Academic Public Health Department bridges the gap between public health practice and academia. APHD partnerships are present in communities across the United States, and existing APHDs serve as models for other organizations aiming to establish such partnerships. The City of Laredo Public Health Department now joins these esteemed APHDs nationwide.

Vision Statement

Provide the Laredo community access to resources to achieve optimal quality of life, health and well-being.

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