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The mission of Ross County Community Action is to work within the local community to reduce poverty and revitalize families and individuals who are income eligible. Our agency will help clients by empowering them with the resources that are available to them. We will do everything we can to help educate those we serve, be respectful of their needs and help instill a sense of pride and accomplishment within them. We make a difference in their lives by advocating for them and providing programs and services for all residents of Ross County.
Scott County was the fastest growing county in the state of Minnesota for the last couple of decades, with a 45% increase in total population. The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the county`s population at 129,928. This figure is expected to increase by 100,000 persons by the year 2030, according to Metropolitan Council population forecasts. Scott County has a land area of 365 square miles and is bound on the west and north by the Minnesota River. The Minnesota River supported the county`s fur trading, lumbering, and farming industries in the 1800s. Today, Scott County enjoys a growing mix of commercial, industrial, and housing development, yet also maintains its rural flavor.
Emcor Government Services Inc is a Washington, DC-based company in the Government sector.
The mission of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is to protect the health and wellness of the people in Illinois through the prevention, health promotion regulation, and the control of disease and injury. In partnership with other state agencies, IDPH has over 200 programs which affect the lives and wellbeing of every resident and visitor in Illinois. IDPH promotes healthy living through education, science-based practice and by encouraging disease prevention and control. First organized in 1877, IDPH is one of the state`s oldest agencies with an annual budget of approximately $500 million, with headquarters in Springfield and Chicago and with seven regional offices, three laboratories and approximately 1,100 employees. Each office operates and supports many ongoing programs and is prepared to respond to emergency situations as they arise. Through a diversity of programs and services, IDPH touches virtually every age, aspect and stage of an individual`s life and makes Illinois a safer and healthier place to live. These programs and services include: •Childhood immunization •Food, water and drug testing •Hospital and nursing home licensure •Infectious disease control •Chronic disease control •Vital records •Health statistics collection and evaluation •Newborn screenings for genetic disorders •Women`s health promotion •Emergency management system licensure •Emergency Preparedness •Workforce development Although IDPH is a centralized state health department, there are seven Regional Health Offices that assist in supporting the network of 96 certified Local Health Departments, 102 counties, and communities throughout the state. Through the Regional Health Offices, IDPH is able to in effect decentralize regulatory functions and mobilize technical assets to improve the health of Illinoisans.
With around 1 million residents, St. Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri. St. Louis County is located near the eastern edge of Missouri, surrounded by the city of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. St. Louis County governments headquarters are located in Clayton, Missouri. St. Louis County is not only the most populous but also the most economically diverse county in Missouri. With over 600,000 jobs, St. Louis County is known as the economic engine of the state. St. Louis County is known for being an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family. St. Louis County is home to more than 70 County-managed parks, three State parks, and a portion of a national fish and wildlife refuge. Education in St. Louis County is provided by 24 school districts, private schools, both a unified public library system and several municipal libraries, and several colleges and universities. St. Louis County government is divided between the executive branch governed by the St. Louis County Executive, and the legislative branch governed by the seven members of the St. Louis County Council. There are around 4,000 employees working for St. Louis County government.