Vision Statement:
Mecklenburg County Health Department assures the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.

Mission Statement:
To promote and protect the public's health

E. Winters Mabry, MD, Health Director
phone: 704-432-3199
fax: 704-432-0217
Earl.Mabry@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

The Office of the Health Director manages public and environmental health activities in Mecklenburg County pursuant to Chapter 130A-41 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. The administrative offices provide fiscal service management, human resources; health communications/media relations, including  http://www.meckhealth.org , production of television, video, and printed media; coordination  of Health Department automation efforts; and the monitoring of the contract with Carolinas Healthcare System.

Polly Baker, RN, MPH, Assistant Vice President
Carolinas HealthCare System
phone: 704-336-6441
fax: 704-336-4709
pbaker@carolinas.org

The Office of the Assistant Vice-President ensures compliance with contract provisions between Mecklenburg County and Carolinas HealthCare System. Carolinas HealthCare System is the largest hospital system and the only hospital system in the area that manages public health services. Strategic planning and policy development  within this office establishes sound services and operations that ultimately improve community health outcomes.

Stephen R. Keener, MD, MPH
Medical Director
704-336-4701
704-432-0217 (fax)
skeener@carolinas.org

The Office of the Medical Director provides medical consultation and support for the Mecklenburg County Health Department, including hands-on medical care at Department clinics, and representation of the Department on state, local and federal agencies.