Mission: "Ripley County Health Department is committed to promoting Public Health and enhancing the quality of life and safety for all Ripley County residents and visitors by preventing/planning and protecting against disease and injury." The Ripley County Health Department strives to protect and promote the health of individuals, families, and communities. We work with many other community partners to offer a variety of programs and services to achieve our mission. We have a dedicated staff of public health professionals who are committed to enhancing the health of the Ripley County community. Our programs affect everyone who lives in our neighborhoods, eats in our restaurants, works, plays, or visits us in Ripley County!