The water might be cool and refreshing.  However, it might also be polluted. 

The chipped paint on the windowsill of your home is certainly an eyesore. Unfortunately, it might also be poisonous

Perhaps that pesky mosquito is just a backyard nuisance.  Then again, maybe it’s carrying West Nile Virus. 

Do you really know? 

Under our current fragmented system of public health in York County, one would have to choose from dozens of agencies to pursue answers to these and other important health questions.  A County Health Department would provide a single, coordinated source. 

Through this website, you will learn more about why the Healthy York County Coalition is leading an effort to create a York County Health Department.  You may also register your support of this important initiative by signing our online petition.