Carver County Public Health
 
Mission
Carver County Public Health's mission is to engage community partners in mutual efforts to strengthen the health and well-being of Carver County.
Overview
Our work revolves around the national public health theme "Prevent. Promote. Protect." as we focus on fulfilling the Minnesota Department of Health's Six Areas of Public Health Responsibility:
- Assure an adequate local public health infrastructure
- Promote healthy communities and healthy behaviors
- Prevent the spread of infectious disease
- Protect against environmental health hazards
- Prepare for and respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery
- Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
 Structure
The Public Health Division oversees the following for Carver County:
All Babies Count universal contact program for parents of newborns
Child & Teen Checkups for ages 0-21 on Medical Assistance or MNCare
Community Health Assessment and Action Planning (CHAAP)
Follow Along child development tracking program for ages 0-3
GoCarverGo Active Living Initiative website
Immunization Clinics for uninsured and under-insured residents
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Carver County volunteer program
Office of Aging planning for the increase in residents ages 65+
ReadyCarver emergency preparedness resources website
SHOC: Saving Hearts in Our Communities AED program
Worksite Health Promotion resources to encourage healthy behaviors and reduce healthcare costs
Report Public Health Emergencies
If it is an emergency, and it is after regular business hours, call the Carver County Dispatch at 952-361-1231. Residents can also call the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) at 651-201-5000 during business hours, or use the MDH Emergency Operations after-hours number, 651-201-5735. Please use these guidelines to determine how to react to various situations:
• Call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency.
• If you are ill, see your health care provider. If you think you are ill from eating food in a public setting, call the Minnesota Foodborne Illness Hotline at 651-201-5655 or 1-800-FOOD ILL (toll-free).
• Healthcare providers or veterinarians wishing to report or consult on an infectious disease should call MDH at 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414.
Carver County residents concerned about any type of local public health emergency can call Public Health at 952-361-1329 during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Information and Resources
Take advantage of Public Health's Information and Resources phone line during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Or Email us with your questions or requests for more information about Public Health programs and services, health education and data needs, and to receive assistance connecting to local resources.
Call: 952-361-1329 to speak to a Public Health Nurse
Email: public-health@co.carver.mn.us
Public Health offers the following:
2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
Health Posters
Press Releases
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