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Phone:
(218) 998-8320

Business Hours
8am - 4:30pm
Mon-Fri

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Diane Thorson - Public Health Director

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.

Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department will contact a public health employee in the event of a public health emergency.
Call 218-998-8555 or 911 to report a public health emergency.

Otter Tail Public Health does not have an answering service available for after hour messages. If you need to contact us for any reason, please call 218-998-8320 between the hours of 8-4:30 Monday to Friday. If this is an emergency please call 911.

Functions
Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
Protects against environmental hazards
Prevents injuries
Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery
Assures the quality and accessibility of health services
Maintains adequate public health services

General Information	Special Notices
Vision, Mission and Values Frequently Asked Questions Public Health Nuisance Policy Public Health Services WIC Guidelines (off site link) WIC Information Family Planning Beat the Bedbugs Binge Drinkers' Brains Breast Feeding Support Center Forms Extreme Heat Tips (off site link) Guidelines for Mold Issues Head Lice Tobacco Ordinance Tobacco Educational Information Clandestine (Meth) Lab Ordinance Animal Health and Control Ordinance Transition Services TB Pathway Tools Infection Disease and Cleanliness Reference Guide	Due to decreased staff and budget cuts, we are no longer holding Immunization Clinics in Pelican Rapids and Parkers Prairie once a month effective January 1st, 2013. MORE>> Tobacco Quit Plan Services: If you are interested in assistance in making a quit attempt,click here. Six Otter Tail County locations announced for FREE disposal of unwanted medication City and county officials are working together to provide Otter Tail County residents with a FREE, anonymous, and no-questions-asked avenue to dispose of unwanted prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, or narcotic drugs in a way that minimizes risk to health and safety. Take It To The Box Private water well owners in flood prone areas urged to take precautions - before and after a flood MORE>>
Older Adult/Senior Resources	Check Ups and Immunizations
Older Adult/Senior Services Directory Older Adult/Senior Program - Information and Referral Center Older Adult/Senior Program: Long Term Care Option Counseling Healthcare Directive Forms Medicare Health Plan Comparisons (2012) Living Well with Chronic Conditions Class Schedules a. To find a class: Go to http://www.mnhealthyaging.org/ and click on the "Find a Class" tab b. For information: Go to http://www.mnhealthyaging.org/ and click on the "Self-Management" tab and then the words "Living Well with Chronic Conditions."	2012-13 Public Health Immunization Clinic Schedule Child and Teen Check Up Outreach Immunization Information and Resources Immunization Shots Personal Preparedness for an Emergency West Nile Virus Your Chance for Medicare Updates Making healthier food and physical activity choices
Surveys	Links
Community Needs Assessment Survey Results MN Student Survey MN Student Survey Trend Data (off site link)	Summary of the Freedom to Breathe Provisions in the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (off site link) Small Towns Face a Fitness Gap (off site link) Transition Services Links Links

Mailing address:
Public Health
Government Services Center
560 Fir Ave W

Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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