Olmsted County Public Health Services at Thursdays Downtown on July 27

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  • Jul 25, 2023

Olmsted County is back at Thursdays Downtown on July 27, 2023! This week Olmsted County Public Health Services will be at the booth with multiple programs throughout the day. The booth will run from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come find us near Dunkin’ Donuts!

a nurse at an appointment with a child

Olmsted County Public Health Services
Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) is a nationally accredited health department that provides critical health services to the entire community. Our employees work closely with various entities in the community, such as government, business, educational institutions, health care organizations, and non-profits to address community health issues and find solutions.

What services will be at the booth?
E-cigarette Prevention Initiative Youth Action Council (EPIYAC): 10:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Car Seat Program: 2:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Disease Prevention and Control: 4:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

shirt with EPIYAC logo

E-Cigarette Prevention Initiative Youth Action Council (EPIYAC)
EPIYAC’s goal is to reduce youth vaping in Olmsted County. They hold themselves to be nonjudgmental, supportive, and fun. EPIYAC is made up of high school youth across Olmsted County from five different schools, and they are looking to expand! No experience is necessary to join, so learn more and apply!

If you stop by between 10:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., you can answer some trivia questions, and you might even win a prize!

For more information about EPIYAC, visit them on social media!
Instagram - @Epiyac
Facebook – Epiyac OC
Twitter - @epiyac4olmsted

table set up to promote car seat program

Car seat program
Parents and caregivers often have questions about the proper use and installation of car seats. They may even qualify for a free car seat if they have Blue Plus or UCare state health insurance!

Olmsted County offers this program for all families in the county with children who are newborns through 12 years old. If you need a new car seat, your child needs to move to a different seat, or you don’t have one yet, check to see if you qualify and make an appointment! All car seat distributions and checks are by appointment only.

In 2022, the car seat program gave out more than 400 car seats. Schedule your appointment now by emailing or calling 507-328-7121.

nurse with a vaccine

Questions?
If you have questions about Olmsted County Public Health Services, please visit our website or call 507-328-7500.