Public Health

Welcome to the Heart of Community Health 

Our Mission

To promote, preserve, and strengthen the health, safety, and well-being of everyone who lives, works, learns, and plays in Crow Wing County.

The Crow Wing County Public Health Division is located in the Community Services Building located in Brainerd, MN. Our Public Health division serves all of Crow Wing County. We partner with communities to co-create solutions that reflect cultural values, lived experiences, and practical realities. There are many programs that Public Health has to offer the community:  

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Family Home Visiting (FHV)
  • Child and Teen Checkups (CT&C)
  • Car Seat Program
  • Follow Along Program (FAP)
  • Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP)
  • Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)
  • Environmental Health
  • Emergency Preparedness 

At Crow Wing County Public Health, we are here to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Guided by the Foundations of Public Health, we focus on prevention, education, and equity to make Crow Wing County a healthier place to live, work, and grow. We strive to ensure everyone, no matter where they live or who they are, has the same chance to be healthy. 

Who We Are 

We are local public health professionals, nurses, educators, and community partners working together too: 

  • Preventing disease and injury
  • Promote healthy choices and environments
  • Prepare for emergencies
  • Ensure access to health services for all residents

What We Do 

Disease Prevention 

We protect our community from illness through promoting immunizations, screenings, and outbreak response. 

Health Education

We provide information and tools that help individuals and families live healthier lives—from nutrition and mental wellness to chronic disease prevention. 

Community Support

We connect residents to programs and services that support family health, aging care, housing, and well-being. 

Public Health Data & Planning 

We monitor health trends and use local data to guide programs and improve outcomes in our neighborhoods. 

 

Please Note:

If you are ill, see your health care provider. To report an emergency, call 911.

If you are a physician needing to report an infectious disease, please call 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414.

To report a natural or man-made emergency that may have serious public health consequences for the community, call the Minnesota Department of Health Emergency Operations at 651-201-5735