Community Health

Disease Investigation
Polk County Public Health investigates contagious diseases, life threatening illnesses and assists with follow-up treatment under the direction of Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologists.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Emergency Preparedness
Prepare to respond to disasters and assist communities in responding to and recovering from disasters.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Environmental Health
Education, investigation and follow-up regarding reports of environmental health concerns (such as radon, mold and moisture, and bed bugs) and public health nuisance in which the health of the public is at risk or in danger. Home radon test kits are available free of charge.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

School Health
Polk County Public Health contracts with school districts to provide pre-school screenings, hearing and vision screenings, school health services, and health education and training and oversight of health assistants.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Toward Zero Deaths/Safe Roads Coalition
The coalition works to reduce traffic deaths and severe injuries on Polk County/Minnesota roads.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)
The goal of the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) is to help Minnesotans live longer, healthier lives by preventing the leading causes of chronic disease: tobacco and obesity. SHIP launched as part of Minnesota’s Vision for a Better State of Health, the bipartisan health reform package enacted in 2008. SHIP makes it easier for Minnesotans to choose healthier behaviors by making changes in the places where we live, learn, work, and play.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Natural Play Space
Natural play spaces are "playgrounds" like elements of parks or school yards that are uniquely positioned to address many of the challenges associated with increasing obesity, loss of social capital, and fewer connections to nature. Natural play spaces are reemerging as a method for engaging children and adults to improve health through physical activity and provide opportunities less structured free play with natural materials in outdoor environments. They provide opportunities for people to spend time in nature for active and imaginative play as well as reflection and renewal. PCPH provides technical assistance in community organizing and NPS design, implementation and evaluation.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Tuberculosis Screening
Tuberculosis Skin Testing (TST) is offered on Public Health service days or by appointment at a cost of $5.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Flu Vaccine
Flu Vaccine is offered on Public Health services days or by appointment.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Tobacco and Smoke Free Housing
Providing technical assistance for tobacco and smoke free housing policies.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385

Smoking Cessation - Help to stop smoking!
Tools to help you stop tobacco use and smoking.
Agency: QuitLine
Contact: 1.888.354.7526