The Jackson County Healthy Community Coalition exists to actively pursue a healthier community. This mission statement reflects the coalition’s desire to address the holistic needs of individuals, families, and communities. The coalition has a vision for being a catalyst for improving the health and overall quality of life within Jackson County, IL.

Working together, the coalition members will be actively working to pursue six goals. These include raising awareness about matters relevant to the health of the communities of Jackson County, developing projects that address unmet needs or gaps in health services, fostering collaboration efficiently coordinating services and maximizing resources, developing plans and reports, encouraging advocacy and assisting in accessing funding.