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CONTACT: Mary Young, Division of Public Health, (608) 266-2757
COLUMBIA COUNTY DIVISION OF HEALTH PASSES REVIEW BY STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS
MADISON - Dr. Seth Foldy, State Health Officer, today announced
that the Columbia County Division of Health has successfully passed the
state’s health department review. As a result, the Columbia County
Division of Health will maintain their Level II status.
“The hard-working staff of the Columbia County Division of Health
help make their community a healthier and safer place to live,” said
Foldy. “Their department has an actively engaged and supportive Board of
Health and Human Services, and does an excellent job of advocating for
public policy that contributes to the health of the people in Columbia
County.”
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is required to formally
review the operations of all 92 Wisconsin local health departments at the
county or municipality level at least every five years. The review
establishes the health department as a level I, II or III agency. A level
I agency meets the minimum requirements and a level III agency meets the
maximum requirements established for a local health department.
The Columbia County Division of Health provides services important to
the community, such as:
- Preventive health to the Amish community that includes
immunizations, fluoride varnish, and physical exams for children.
- WIC - Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Counseling, referral to
other services and food drafts for nutritious foods.
- First Breath program for pregnant women, coordinating with Prenatal
Care
Coordination services and assistance for women to stop smoking.
For information about the Columbia County Division of Health visit:
http://www.co.columbia.wi.us/ColumbiaCounty/Default.aspx?tabid=327
For contact information for Wisconsin’s local health departments,
visit:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/localhealth/
For information about the state health plan, Healthiest Wisconsin 2010
or 2020, visit:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/statehealthplan/index.htm
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Last Revised: May 29, 2009 |
