About Us

Whether it be providing vaccinations at a public clinic; ensuring the safety of community water and food supplies; fostering strong and healthy foundations for youth and families; preparing for public health emergencies; or providing direct clinical services, ACHD remains committed to its core mission: to ensure that the residents of Allegany County are healthy, informed, and supported as we work together to build a brighter, healthier future for all people of Allegany County.

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VISION: Healthy people, healthy communities.

VALUES: This mission is a community-wide public health partnership achieved through:

​Building safe and healthful communities for people in Allegany County.

Assuring needed services are available and accessible through:

• assessing and monitoring health status;
• networking and building community partnerships;
• advocating and developing policy to resolve health needs.

Delivering appropriate direct services in a manner that is:

• consistent with highest professional standards;
• sensitive​ to local values and community acceptance;
• responsive to client needs;
• respectful of client dignity and freedom of choice;
• comprehensive by addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of the client and significant caretaker;
• empowering people toward independence and individual responsibility.

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Promoting personal and community health through education and outreach.