Public health officials encourage residents to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and utilizing air-conditioning. Children and pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows rolled down, even for a few minutes.
The GLUP is a long-range document, updated every five years to reflect changes in population, employment, land use projections, assumptions, and policy. This latest update of the GLUP looks out until at least 2045.
In partnership with local veterinarians, Olmsted County is hosting its 64th annual rabies vaccination clinic on June 22, 2022.
Veterinarians will provide rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets for only $20 each, cash only.
Many individuals eager to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather will enjoy swimming, boating, and participating in other water-related activities. While these activities can be fun, it's important to remember that we share the water with others and are susceptible to recreational water illnesses.
It is important to recognize various types of vulnerable adult abuse, including financial exploitation, physical abuse, neglect and abandonment, emotional abuse, self-neglect, and sexual abuse.
It is important to recognize various types of vulnerable adult abuse, including financial exploitation, physical abuse, neglect and abandonment, emotional abuse, self-neglect, and sexual abuse.
The Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) team is asking for help from the community to prioritize health issues in Olmsted County.
Every three years, residents can participate in the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) prioritization survey to help OCPHS identify the county's health concerns.
Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) is receiving a $388,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Health Infrastructure Fund to support data and epidemiology capabilities.
The funding will help OCPHS better serve the region in planning, data analysis, and epidemiology.
Check out the latest COVID-19 newsletter for information on guidance on boosters for children 5 to 11 and updates from Olmsted County Public Health Services, Mayo Clinic, and Olmsted Medical Center.
Volunteers provide emotional support, referrals, and information for victims/survivors of sexual assault and other crimes.