City:
The Mission of the Marion City Health Department is to promote public health and prevent disease and disability. This will be achieved through sound public health policy, education, community assessment, and providing or assuring needed health services for the citizens of Marion

County:
The mission of the Marion County General Health District is to promote optimal physical, social, and mental health of the residents of the district through education, regulation, legislation, and services. Further, it is the goal of the district to fulfill all statutory requirements, continue to strive to meet optimal state standards, and meet the special health needs of the district.

"The Marion County and City Health Departments are equal 
opportunity employers that support a smoke-free, drug-free workplace."