Welcome to the Lackawanna County Department of Health site. We are in the process of meeting all the requirements for certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Until then, please use the links on the left to track our progress and some useful links to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Vision
Develop a model, healthy community through data-informed decisions and the engagement of the community, family, and individual that will build health equity for the entire population while respecting their dignity and diversity.

Mission
Prevent illness, protect, and preserve health and well-being and promote a healthy lifestyle choices.

Development
On March 31, 2021, Lackawanna County received a certificate of approval to proceed with the development of a department of health from the State. A board of health has been formed as per State Public Health Law, and we have recruited and hired a Department of Health Director, an epidemiologist, a business intelligence analyst, and a community health nurse supervisor to guide our development based on the public health needs of the community.

Document Center

The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.

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Formation of the Health Department6 documents

• Commissioners Letter Dept of Health.pdf
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• Dept of Health and Human Services-OYFS Name Change.pdf
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• Reasons for a Local Department of Health.docx
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• Lackawanna Department of Health Proposal Plan and Assessment.docx
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• Lackawanna Certificare of Approval.pdf
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• Signed Ordinance 272 Department of Health and Human Services.pdf
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Rules and Regulations1 document

• Signed Department of Health Rules and Regulations.pdf
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