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Health Department LLYJDepartmental Structure and Functions The Health Department manages one hundred and fifty full time staff in multiple locations throughout the county including the Gifford Health Center and the Main Health Department at Indian River County located at 1900 271 Street. In addition , the department employs staff in the field and at all county schools . The Health Department is a state agency operating under a core contract under the Board of County Commissioners . The Health Department has a vision for a healthier tomorrow by working together to improve quality of life for county residents . In order to achieve its mission , the Department seeks to apply the values of teamwork , being prepared to respond , respect for individuals , integrity of the highest standard , dedication to helping people , and excellence through innovation and efficiency. To help them achieve these lofty objectives, the Indian River County Health Department provides direct services in the areas of communicable disease ; school health ; environmental health ; mental health counseling ; family planning ; and disaster preparedness . In addition to these offerings, the " department provides the following Clinic and Health Services : • Dental Services • HIV-AIDS • Sexually Transmitted Diseases ( STD ) • Disease Tracking • Tubercolis Control • We Care Physician Referral Network • WIC (Women , Infants, and Children ) Nutrition • Adult Health • Health Education • Healthy Start • Pediatrics • School Health • Outreach Programs The Department is a hybrid entity with involvement in both State and County issues . The Department ' s role with the County consists of two major sectors , including : • Public Health " Clinical " Role Restricted data which cannot be shared externally by law. Clinical data combined with local demographics to make useful interpretations into Community Health , Community Health Access and Disparity. • Environmental Health Role Involved with disease prevention , protection , and regulation . Involved with plan review process and county permitting . Involvement with Indian River County ' s GIS has occurred on a limited basis since the mid 1990 ' s . However, the Department continues to remain a separate entity. The Health Department currently uses GIS for data browsing and has copies of ArcMap for use with floating licenses . The Department Director, Assistant Director, Environmental Manager, Business manager, IT director, and Assistant IT director currently use ArcMap . These six staff members will be Tier 2 GIS Users ; all other GIS users in the Health Department will be Tier 3 GIS 211 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment