Public Health Madison and Dane County's (PHMDC) vision is "Healthy People. Healthy Places." and its mission is to "Work with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people." PHMDC fulfills its mission through its work on environmental health, community health, operations, health equity, and policy. PHMDC is increasing its focus on working with the community to address the root causes of disease and illness by focusing on policy, systems, and environmental changes.