Vision

Healthy Montana communities supported by a cohesive, responsive and informed public health system.

Mission

The Montana Public Health Institute optimizes the health and quality of life of Montanans by strengthening the public health system through collaboration, leadership and the advancement of health equity.

Values

Montana Public Health Institute…

is committed to working with and within all communities,
with a focus on rural, frontier and tribal communities
champions of health equity
is non-partisan, data-driven and advances evidence-
based public health practices and policies
engages with multi-sector partners to improve population health
leads where there is need and collaborates where there are opportunities
effectively stewards resources
utilizes innovative and creative approaches
is a learning organization driven by evaluation and feedback.