What We’re All About

Working together for a Healthy Community

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Who We Are

Mesa County Public Health formed in 1948. We work collaboratively to strengthen foundations and provide Mesa County residents with the opportunity to make choices that allow them to live a healthy life.

Our Vision

Mesa County is a vibrant, caring, connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Mission

Mesa County Public Health works collaboratively to anticipate and respond to conditions that impact the health of residents and visitors.

Our Values

Wellness, Excellence, Empowerment, Community

Join our team.

Do you want to work with great people, doing great things for the community?

Check for a list of open positions on our team.

Read our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan.

We love our community. This is our strategy to improve health outcomes for residents and visitors.  You can also look at how our strategic plan fits into the different areas that impact health.

Learn about our impact.

Read our 2022 Impact Report.

View our 2022 Impact Infographic.

Health is connected to everything.

We are the health strategist for Mesa County.

We use data and partnerships to direct the work.  Read the Community Health Needs Assessment to see our focus areas.

Our Directors

Jeff Kuhr, PhD

Executive Director

Pat Steinkirchner MBA

Administrative Director