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Phone:
(218) 998-8320


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



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Public Health
 Diane Thorson - Public Health Director Email
 

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.

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.

Public Health

echo /code readyFunctions
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Public Health Services
WIC Guidelines
(off site link)
WIC Information
bullet Family Planning
bullet Binge Drinkers' Brains
bullet Breast Feeding Support Center
Forms
Guidelines for Mold Issues
pdf Head Lice
Tobacco Ordinance
Clandestine (Meth) Lab Ordinance
Animal Health and Control Ordinance
Transition Services
bullet TB Pathway Tools
pdf Infection Disease and Cleanliness Reference Guide

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.

bullet Breast Feeding Support Center

bullet Private water well owners in flood prone areas urged to take precautions - before and after a flood MORE>>

Senior Resources
Check Ups and Immunizations
Senior Services Directory
Senior Program - Information and Referral Center
bullet Health Care Directive Forms
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."

bullet Senior Program: Long Term Care Option Counseling
Senior Program

bullet Immunization Information and Resources

pdf 2012 Public Health Immunization Clinic Schedule and WIC Voucher pick-up Schedule

Child and Teen Check Up Outreach
Immunization Shots
bullet Personal Preparedness for an Emergency
West Nile Virus
pdf Your Chance for Medicare Updates


 

Surveys
Links
Community Needs Assessment Survey Results
MN Student Survey
MN Student Survey Trend Data
(off site link)
pdf 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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