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 About Public Health

Freeborn County Public Health works to promote, protect and preserve the health and wellness of all Freeborn County residents.   The Public Health office works to assure programs and services are available in the following six areas called Essential Local Activities:

  • Assure an adequate local Public Health infrastructure
  • Prevent the spread of infectious disease
  • Promote healthy communities and healthy behaviors
  • Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
  • Protect against environmental health hazards
  • Prepare for and respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery

 Questions About Flu Symptoms

Minnesota FluLine (MN FluLine) at 1-866-259-4655

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 Location and Office Hours

Freeborn County Public Health
411 South Broadway Ave.
P.O. Box 1147
Albert Lea, MN 56007-1147
 
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: 507-377-5100
Fax: 507-377-5272
 
 
WIC
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: 507-377-5289
Phone (Spanish): 507-377-5286
Fax: 507-377-5272
 
 
After Hours Contact Information:
  • If you are ill, see your health care provider
  • To report an emergency, call 911
  • If you are a physician calling to report an infectious disease, please call 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414
  • To report a natural or manmade emergency that may have serious public health consequences for the community, call the Minnesota Department of Health Emergency Operations at 651-201-5735 or click here for Minnesota Department of Health Emergency Operations Contact Information.

 Contact Information

Lois Ahern

Public Health Director/Community Health Services Administrator

Email: lois.ahern@co.freeborn.mn.us

 
 

 Public Health Programs

  Breastfeeding
  Car Seat Information
  Childbirth Class
  Follow Along Program
  Health Promotion
  Healthy Families Home Visiting
  Immunizations
  Long-Term Care and Resources for Adults
  Public Health Emergency Preparedness
  New Mom and Baby Visits
  School Health
  South Country Health Alliance CRMT
  Visits During Pregnancy
  WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
  Well Child Check-ups

 Links

  Healthcare 411
  Minnesota Department of Health
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 Calendar

3/18/2010 10:00 AM   Breastfeeding Class 
3/25/2010 2:30 PM   Immunization Clinic 
4/6/2010 1:00 PM   Car Seat Clinic 
If you have questions about your child's car seat, please call 507-377-5100 for an appointment to have the car seat checked at the clinic.
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Freeborn County
411 South Broadway
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
1-507-377-5299

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