Public Health
Hennepin County Public Health works to improve and protect the health of people who live, learn, work or play in the county.
It promotes physical and mental health, prevents illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, reduces chronic diseases, and enhances the well-being of individuals with mental illnesses and serious emotional disturbances.
It is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Achieving PHAB accreditation means the department meets a set of nationally recognized, practice-focused, and evidence-based standards.