Essential Services The Dearborn Public Health Department will work to ensure it provides the following essential services to this community: Research, assess, and analyze the health needs of Dearborn residents Build a Public Health Department that has the capacity to monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems. Inform, educate, and empower Dearborn residents about health concerns. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve pressing health issues. Develop programs, plans, policies, and procedures that support individuals, their families, and community health efforts.