Highlights of 2021
Here is a partial list of the highlights of 2021. 2021 was dominated by COVID so it is with pleasure that we all can say good-bye to 2021 and look forward to a better 2022. January…
Public Health
Olmsted County – the healthiest in the Country!
Olmsted County has the healthiest population in the USA according to the U.S. News and World Report rankings on the healthiest communities. The report states that the people living in Olmsted County are among the fittest, happiest,…
Top Five Community Health Priorities
A major role of county government is addressing and improving the health of county citizens. Improving health lowers the cost of medical care, avoids long-term medical care, increases longevity, and contributes to the general well-being…
Keeping Us Safe
The County Public Health Department helps to protect us from communicable diseases, weather extremes and unhealthy restaurant conditions. Although the County works quietly most times, that does not mean that it is not constantly monitoring…
Updates: Public Health Department Audit, Openings in the County, Lake Zumbro Dredging, and Budgeting
Public Health Audit and Measles Our public Health department was recently audited by the Public health Advisory Board and received a great report. 95 out of 100 measured that were assessed received a score of…