Hennepin County Public Health works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them be healthy.
Our department is committed to advancing race and health equity. We recognize racism as a public health crisis and are working to support and co-create solutions with impacted communities.
Our department is proud to be accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).
Download a brief overview of Hennepin County Public Health programs and initiatives (PDF, 1 MB)
Community Health Improvement Partnership
WIC: Women, Infants, and Children
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Public Health employs people with diverse skills and backgrounds. Find Public Health job openings.
Spring 2026 internships, public health clinicals and volunteer positions will be accepting interest forms from September 29th - October 13th, 2025.
If you have any questions please email phworkforce@hennepin.us.
Email publichealth@hennepin.us with general questions about the department.
Call 612-348-8900 with general questions about the department.
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Visit Healthy You, Health Hennepin to read stories happening in the county.
If you are having a medical emergency, call 911. For crisis support, call Cope at 612-596-1223.