Mission
Improving public health infrastructure and performance through innovative solutions and measurable results.

Values

• We are driven in the initiatives we pursue by our mission.
• We recognize the essential role of governmental public health.
• We explore and examine issues with objectivity and neutrality.
• We recognize staff excellence.
• We provide high quality services and products with a strong customer focus.
• We strive for excellence through continuous quality improvement.
• We believe that policy and practice should be guided by evidence.
• We value the contributions of diverse sectors comprising our public health system.
• We practice integrity in all of our work and partnerships.
• We are accountable for the decisions we make and the work we perform.
• We recognize the important role the United States plays in global health.
• We pursue our activities with entrepreneurism, creativity, and innovation.

Strategies

• We translate complex data for use in practice.
• We promote the use of evidence in polices and programs.
• We produce tools and provide technical assistance.
• We disseminate training and other learning materials.
• We develop systems for learning management and organization performance.
• We help diverse groups and interests find common solutions that work.
• We conduct and advocate for applied public health systems research.
• We lead and staff national initiatives.