Doesn’t a county health department primarily serve poor people?
A county health department serves everyone. It is a government entity that exists for the common good, not unlike police and fire departments. Public flu shot programs, ensuring safe drinking water, sewage enforcement and restaurant inspections are examples of health department services that benefit everyone.
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