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 About Freeborn County Public Health

Mission

 

Freeborn County Public Health strives to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of people in Freeborn County.  

 

Vision

 

Active, healthy families and people of all ages, abilities and cultures living, learning, working and playing in thriving communities...a healthy Freeborn County.

 

Values

  • Prevention and promotion - Strategies that prevent disease and promote healthy living in healthy environments lead to long-term benefits for everyone in Freeborn County.
  • Collaboration - Teamwork and partnerships produce well-supported and cost-effective health outcomes by bringing people, resources and organizations together to achieve common goals.
  • Data-driven, science-based services - Effective Public Health interventions are based on the best and most up-to-date research and information available.
  • Equality, diversity and respect - A healthy community recognizes that everyone's health matters equally and that services and solutions must be accessible, affordable and appropriate for all.
  • Customer service and accountability - As agents of the public's trust, we provide services that are responsive and accountable to the community's needs.
  • Skilled, innovative, diverse workforce - A well-trained, dedicated, creative and diverse workforce is the foundation of our ability to assess and address the health of the community.

 Flu Clinic Information

We have no flu shot clinics scheduled at this time, call 507-377-5100 to request a flu shot.

 Hot Topics

  Food Safety Topics
  Bed Bugs

 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

 Contact Information

Sue Yost, RN/PHN

Public Health Director/Community Health Services Administrator

Email:  sue.yost@co.freeborn.mn.us

 
 

 Public Health Programs

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

 Links

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

 Calendar

5/23/2013 2:30 PM   Immunization Clinic 
5/23/2013 6:00 PM   Breastfeeding Class 
Please call 507-377-5100 to register for class.
5/27/2013 12:00 AM   Memorial Day Holiday, Government Center Closed 
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Freeborn County
411 South Broadway
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
1-507-377-5299

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