Why is a local public health department important?
Le Sueur County Public Health believes that optimal well-being is the right of all persons. Because of this belief, the staff is committed to working towards obtaining the highest level of wellness for all residents of Le Sueur County. We hope to accomplish this by promoting a high level of wellness through our health promotion and clinic programs, and by caring for the ill and disabled through our home care and waivered services programs.
Public Health works to promote, protect and preserve the highest level of health and wellness for all residents of Le Sueur County. The six essential local activities include:
Assure an adequate local public health infrastructure
Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
Prepare for and respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
Prevent the spread of infectious disease
Promote healthy communities and healthy behaviors
Protect against environmental health hazards
Contact Us After Hours
See your health care provider for illness or call 911 for emergencies. You may leave a message regarding non-emergency calls on the Public Health voicemail, and it will be returned the next business day. To leave a message, call 507-357-8246.