Public Health Services
Olmsted County Public Health is following the COVID-19 situation closely. View our COVID-19 response updates at Olmsted County's COVID-19 page.
Olmsted County Public Health Services provides a broad range of services to individuals, families, and communities to promote and protect the health of those who live and work in Olmsted County. The focus is on promoting healthy families and communities; supporting disabled, mentally ill, and elderly persons to live independently; preventing and responding to emerging diseases and health threats; and identifying and preventing environmental health risks. Our department fosters partnerships with many organizations, businesses, and community groups to address and resolve health issues and concerns.
Reporting an illness:
If you suspect that you have become ill from food: call us at 507-328-7500 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or email health.foodill@state.mn.us.
Contact the Minnesota Department of Health Foodborne Illness Hotline at 1-877-FOOD-ILL (1-877-366-3455) or email health.foodill@state.mn.us.
If you are a healthcare provider and need to report an infectious disease, please call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414. Get more information on disease reporting guidelines.