Our Mission
To promote and protect the health, well-being and self sufficiency of all residents of Crow Wing County.

Disease Prevention & Control
The following services and information is provided by the department to prevent the spread of diseases:

• Assist and conduct infectious disease investigations
• Communicable disease prevention, education, and follow up to control the spread of disease
• Coordinate with the Minnesota Department of Health on case investigation
• Diseases and conditions
• Immunization Records and information

Environmental Services
Health and food safety is promoted and maintained by these services:

• Foodborne illness hotline - 877-366-3455
• Information / referral for food safety complaints
• Methamphetamine education
• Public health ordinances
  • Clandestine Drug Lab and Chemical Dump Site Ordinance

Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening
The SAGE/Komen grant will pay for an annual exam, Pap smear and mammogram for women over 40 who meet generous income guidelines. Call 218-824-1080 for details.

Take It To The Box - Crow Wing County Medication Disposal
There are now free medication disposal boxes located at 3 sites in Crow Wing County. The "drop off" box at each site will accept unneeded over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and narcotic drugs.

Additional Information
The sheriff provides information about the Release Advanced Planning (RAP), which is a program to help inmates transition successfully back into society.