The 4 Principles of
Hand Awareness

1. Wash your hands when they
are dirty and BEFORE eating
2. DO NOT cough into your hands
3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands
4. Above all, DO NOT put your
fingers into your eyes, nose
or mouth

Henry the Hand

The 4 Principles fo Hand Awareness have been endorsed by the AMA and AAFP

The CDC and Prevention say handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease.

 

Local


Many local health departments have similar agendas and purpose. We have collaborated with several health departments in primary infection prevention strategies for respiratory and gastro-intestinal diseases. We would like to collaborate with your department, as well. Please contact us at Handquarters: 513-769-HAND(4263).

VISION
To provide leadership in public health for the people of Cincinnati.

MISSION
To work for the health and wellness of Cincinnati citizens, employing methods that include surveillance, assessment, disease prevention, health education and assuring access to public health services.  The Health Department is committed to providing programs and services, facilitating partnerships, promoting wellness and advocating prudent, ethical and effective health policies.

GOALS
Programs/Services: To deliver exemplary services and preventive programs to meet the health improvement needs of Cincinnatians in a fiscally responsible manner.

Quality: To be the model for public health by consistently providing effective and timely services founded on quality research and measurable data to promote, enhance and protect the health and wellness of the citizens of Cincinnati.

People (Staff Collaboration):
To promote and practice excellence in communication and collaboration; empowering staff to enhance value to self, the Department and citizens.

Facilities
: To provide well-equipped facilities for staff and clients which are clean, safe, welcoming, easily accessible and are good-staff and client-centered environments.

Technology/Processes:
To develop and implement information systems and processes that will be cost-effective, user-friendly and benefit the community.

Fiscal Responsibility:
To provide high value services to the community by maximizing efficient utilization of current resources while controlling costs and providing accountability for public dollars.

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