About the Department of Health
The Department’s Mission
To promote wellness and healthy lifestyles, prevent disease and injury, and proactively protect the health, safety, and well-being of the public and our city environment.
The Department’s Vision
To have healthy people living, learning, working, and playing in a safe, healthy, and culturally diverse community.
The Department’s Values are, (iCARE):
![]() | innovation | We search for create solutions and manage resources wisely. |
![]() | Collaboration | We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. |
![]() | Accountability | We perform with integrity and respect. |
![]() | Responsiveness | We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners. |
![]() | Excellence | We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement. |
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Jennifer A.M. Calder, DVM, MPH, PhD, CHSV | Health Department Director | 203-977-4398 |
Erika DeBenedictis | Administrative Assistant | 203-977-4398 |
Deborah Clark | Office Support Specialist | 203-977-5833 |
Vena Wilson | Office Support Specialist | 203-977-5188 |