Public Health
Contact & About Information
Olmsted County Public Health Services works to keep people healthy. We do this by looking at the community, the environment, and what people need to stay healthy. We also put on programs to research and make policies that keep people healthy. We are proud to be accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Achieving PHAB endorsement means our department meets and maintains a rigorous set of nationally recognized, practice-focused, and evidence-based standards.
Public health professionals work in a variety of programs, services, and initiatives to:
- Prevent the spread of disease
- Support community systems that promote health
- Protect against hazards in the environment
- Promote and encourage healthy behaviors
- Plan and respond to health emergencies
- Ensure the quality and ease of access to health services