The Genesee County Health Department has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation Program.  Following a rigorous week-long on-site review in 19 competency areas, the Genesee County Health Department has been found to fully meet all accreditation requirements plus additional important indicators meriting special commendation status.  In a letter to Robert Pestronk, Genesee County Health Officer, and Floyd Clack, Chairperson of the Genesee County Board of Health, James Haveman, Jr., Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health, writes:  “We wish to commend you on your efforts in this significant accomplishment.”  The designation of accreditation with commendation is valid for a three-year period. 

        Begun in 1998, the Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation Program is a collaborative effort between the Michigan Public Health Institute and the Michigan Departments of Agriculture, Community Health, and Environmental Quality.  The  mission of the program is to assure and enhance the quality of local public health in Michigan by identifying and promoting the implementation of public health standards for local public health departments, and evaluating and accrediting local health departments on their ability to meet these standards.

Release Date:  Immediate    Kill Date:  June 7,  2002

Contact Person:   Robert Pestronk, Health Officer

Genesee County Health Department Phone:  (810) 257-3588