IDOH Mission To promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers.
IDOH Vision Every Hoosier reaches optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Core Values:
Health Equity—We place equity at the center of our work to ensure every Hoosier, regardless of individual characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion, has access to social and physical supports needed to promote health from birth through end of life.
Communication—We provide stakeholders and the public accurate and up-to-date scientific data and provide education and resources regarding utilization of evidence-informed practices in a timely manner.
Innovation— We continue to learn, research evidence-informed practices, advance ourselves, and be open to new methods, ideas, and products that help build and expand upon the services we provide.
Integrity—We are honest, trustworthy, and transparent. We uphold our standards and do the right things to achieve the best public health and safety outcomes.
History of the Indiana Department of Health
The State Board of Health came into existence as a result of legislation passed in March 1881. The first regular meeting of the board was held on January 19, 1882.
The Indiana State Department of health became the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) in July 2021 after the Governor signed legislation updating the agency’s statute. That same year the Department was also awarded accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board, joining the ranks of 36 other states and territories.