Public Health
- Basics of Foodborne Illness Prevention Classes
The registration form for the Basics of Foodborne Illness Prevention - 3 hour course offered through Hennepin County Environmental Health.
- Body Art Program
Hennepin County provides sanitation and safety standards for the regulation of body art establishments and those individuals performing body art procedures.
- Environmental Health
General information about the Environmental Health programs in Hennepin County.
- Healthy Eating Minnesota
An initiative to increase the quality, access and affordability of fresh fruit and vegetables in Hennepin County.
- Hennepin County Immunization Services
This service protects public health in Hennepin County by providing access to records and immunizations for children and those with no insurance.
- Individual Sewage Treatment System Program (ISTS)
Provides septic inspection and an enforcement program to protect ground surface waters, provide consistent regulation across city boundaries, and prevent waterborne illness.
- Medical Reserve Corps of Hennepin County
A countywide resource of health professionals and other volunteers who respond to local public health and medical emergencies, and public health initiatives.
- Minnesota HIV Planning Council
Is responsible for establishing priorities for the allocation of Ryan White CARE Act funds in Minnesota.
- Public Health Promotion
Works with community organizations, schools, businesses, and cities in Hennepin County to promote health and reduce chronic diseases.
- Ryan White Program
The Ryan White Unit administers Part A Ryan White funds for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area.
Applications & Forms
Lakes & Pools
Ordinances Concerning Public Health
- Ordinance #03 Food Protection Ordinance
This Ordinance is enacted to establish standards for the regulation of food establishments to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 145A.01 through 145A.1 and 375.51 through 375.55, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4626, and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.
- Ordinance #04 Public Swimming Pool
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 145.915, 375.51 - 375.55 and Minnesota Rules 7 MCAR § 1.141 relating to public swimming pools, including all subsequent amendments thereto, are adopted by Hennepin County by reference. Reference in 7 MCAR § 1.141 to Board or Board of Health shall be to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners or their authorized representatives.
- Ordinance #05 Children's Camp
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 145.915, 375.51 - 375.55 and Minnesota Rules 7 MCAR § 1.201 relating to children's camps, including all subsequent amendments thereto, are adopted by Hennepin County by reference. Reference in 7 MCAR § § 1.187 - 1.204 to Board or Board of Health shall be to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and their authorized representatives.
- Ordinance #06 Lodging Establishment
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 145.915, 375.51 - 375.55 and Minnesota Rules 7 MCAR § § 1.151 - 1.160 relating to lodging establishments, including all subsequent amendments thereto, are adopted by Hennepin County by reference. Reference to Board or Board of Health shall be to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and their authorized representatives.
- Ordinance #09 Emergency Medical Services
This Ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 145A and 375 and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments, and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.
- Ordinance #19 Individual Sewage Treatment System Standards
This ordinance is enacted to provide minimum standards for the regulation of individual sewage treatment systems (ISTS).
- Ordinance #23 Body Art Code
This ordinance is enacted to establish standards to protect health, safety and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County through regulation of the persons owning body art establishments, the individuals performing body art procedures, and the establishments where body art procedures are performed.
- Ordinance #24 Smoke-Free Ordinance
This Ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 145A and 375 and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments, and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.
- Ordinance #25 Public Health Nuisance
This Ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 145A, 375 and 152.0275 and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments, and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.
Promoting Good Health
Threats to Public Health
- Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools
This manual informs administrators, childcare providers, caregivers, parents and guardians, and school health staff about specific infectious diseases at risk to children.
- Public Health Emergencies
Hennepin County Public Health Protection continually builds the county’s capacity to respond to large-scale public health emergencies.
- Radon Information
Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas that comes from deposits of uranium in soil, rock and water. It is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air but, when trapped in buildings, can be harmful, especially at elevated levels.
- Seasonal and H1N1 Flu
The latest information about seasonal and H1N1 flu.
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