Welcome to Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County (HHC) operates the Marion County Public Health DepartmentEskenazi HealthEskenazi Health FoundationIndianapolis EMS and Long Term Care.

HHC is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the Mayor of Indianapolis, the City-County Council and the County Commissioners.

Our Mission is to promote and protect the health of everyone in the community and provide healthcare to those who are underserved.

Our Vision is that Indianapolis will be the healthiest large city in the United States by the year 2030.

Our C.L.E.A.R. Values are community, leadership, excellence, accountability and respect.

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If you receive an invitation to take the Community Health Assessment, please take the time to complete it. Your honest answers will provide feedback for the development of new programs that will ultimately improve the overall well-being of your community.

Fall is officially here, and so is another interesting nutrition topic! This month, we explore the world of spices and herbs to learn how these flavorful additions can brighten our meals without increasing our sodium intake. Sign up: https://attend.indypl.org/event/9924153

Conversations about your child’s weight can be a sensitive topic, and people with higher weights are often stigmatized. Children can absorb some of this weight bias as they grow up which can lead to body shame that follows them for a lifetime. Read now: https://marionhealth.org/produce-press/

Whole grains contain all parts of the kernel which have fiber, vitamins & minerals compared to refined grains that are missing some of those essential nutrients. Quinoa is a pseudo-grain which means it’s not officially part of the grain family, but acts just like a whole grain.