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Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) News Releases
- Eleven new COVID-19 testing sites to open across Minnesota; mail order program now available statewide
- First case of novel coronavirus in Minnesota
- Second case of novel coronavirus in Minnesota
- Third case of novel coronavirus in Minnesota
- Health officials announce new community-level strategies to slow COVID-19 in Minnesota
- 03.21.2020 First death to COVID-19 in Minnesota
- Health Officials begin statewide COVID household survey
Public Health Mission Statement
To protect, promote and improve the health of individuals and families in our community.
Public Health Department Overview
Rice County Public Health functions through the authority of the Rice County Community Health Board and has the responsibility to assure that the health of Rice County citizens is protected, maintained, and enhanced (Minnesota Statute 145A). The Local Public Health Act in 2003 legislated areas of responsibility for local health departments. The six areas of public health responsibility are as follows:
- Assure an adequate local public health infrastructure
- Promote healthy communities and healthy behavior
- Prevent the spread of infectious disease
- Protect against environmental health hazards
- Prepare for and respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
- Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
View the most recent Public Health Calendar
Public Health Related Documents
Public Health Related Data
- Minnesota Public Health Data Access (county level profile)
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (county level profile)
- WIC Health Indicators Summaries by County
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Deb Purfeerst
Public Health Director
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Public Health
Physical Address
Government Services Building
320 Third Street NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-6111Fax: 507-332-5932
Northfield Phone: 507-645-9576
Lonsdale Phone: 507-744-5185
Toll Free 888-200-4807
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Offices are closed on legal holidays