It is our mission to be a voice, partner and leader in building stronger, healthier and safer communities for all, where we live, work and play.
About Us
Accreditation
WEDCO District Health Department is honored to be recognized by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), a reflection of our unwavering dedication to serving the communities of Harrison, Nicholas, and Scott Counties. This achievement underscores the hard work of our team, the invaluable collaboration of our community partners, and the steadfast leadership of our Board of Health—all united by a shared goal of enhancing the health and well-being of those we serve.
Accreditation through PHAB represents more than just a symbol of excellence; it signifies our commitment to accountability, quality improvement, and innovation in public health. This process has strengthened our ability to assess and respond to the needs of our community while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within our organization. Every challenge has served as an opportunity to refine our services and uphold the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services with integrity and resilience.
Our History
During the Martha Layne Collins administration, health departments were divided up into districts. At that time each district had the responsibility to develop a name for that district. Dr. W.E. Davis was a great contributor of his time to the counties that were involved in this district, so out of respect and appreciation for his services, the district decided to honor him and name our district WEDCO or W. E. Davis Counties. When the name was submitted however, the state refused to allow the health department to be named after a person, so the meaning of WEDCO became the Wedding of the Counties. So in fact, the name WEDCO has a dual meaning.
