City of Austin
Performance Measures
Austin Public Health
Department Director:
Adrienne Sturrup - Director
Department Website:
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/health
Department Phone:
512-972-5000
Department Mission
The mission of Austin Public Health (APH) is to prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of all.
Department Goals
Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Key Performance Indicators
- One epidemiologist per 100,000 population employed by Austin Public Health
- Overall vaccination rate in Travis County
- Percent of black women enrolled in WIC during pregnancy who are actively participating in WIC who subsequently breastfeed their children.
- Percent of clients supported through APH, including through community-based preventative health screenings, who follow through with referrals
- Percent of employees who have completed public health emergency preparedness training
- Percent of households receiving homeless services that move into housing
- Percent of newly diagnosed HIV patients linked to HIV-related medical care
- Percentage of retail and food service fixed establishment routine inspections that are substantially compliant