Health Department

Vision Statement

The Health Department team endeavors to promote a healthy and informed community by promoting:

• Community health education
• Preventive Practices
• Risk of harm reduction strategies
• Wellness activities and initiatives

Our goal is to increase healthy lifestyle choices and outcomes for East Chicago residents and the surrounding communities.

Methods for Achievement

This aim is achieved through community partnerships with public and private partners including businesses, social service agencies, faith based entities and health provider organizations

It is through and with you that together we make a positive difference in the lives of each other.

Department Fun Facts

• East Chicago is one of only three cities statewide that continues to operate and manage a local health department for its residents
• The East Chicago Health Department is the only Health Department within Northwest and Central Indiana that operates an Animal Control Division at the local level.

Payments

We accept Money Orders, Checks or Debit/Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).

We cannot accept cash for any services.