Mission & Values

Our Mission

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is committed to being the leader in public health by promoting and protecting the health of all people where they live, learn, work, and play.

Our Vision

A Healthier Lucas County for Everyone.

Our Core Values

Health Promotion: We actively promote the behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes that provide our community a foundation to reach its healthiest state.

Compassion: Compassion drives our commitment to serving others through empathy, respect, dignity, and genuine concern about the needs of others.

Collaboration: We foster partnerships with key community stakeholders to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of public health information and practices.

Social and Racial Equity: We are committed to respecting human differences and actively advancing health equity and social justice through anti-racism health practices and policies that address the underlying social determinants of health.

Prevention and Wellness: We protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our community by raising awareness about health threats and utilizing proven public health strategies.

Quality Through Excellence: We seek excellence to achieve the highest standards of public health through evaluation, innovation, and measurable outcomes for the betterment of ourselves and our community.

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Administration

Karim Baroudi, MPH, REHS
Health Commissioner

Shannon M. Jones, MBA, MPH
Deputy Health Commissioner

Dr. Megan Lutz, MD
Medical Director

David Welch, REHS
Chief of Staff

Brandon Palinski, MPH
Director of Innovation, Quality & Informatics

Jennifer Gottschalk, MPH, REHS
Director of Environmental Health

Angie Bauman, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing & Clinical Services

Kendra Kec, MPA
Director of Childhood Wellness

Tina Stokes
Director of Finance

Wendy Davis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources

Scott Francis
Director of IT & Operations

Heather Burnette
Health Communication Specialist / PIO