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CONTACT: Elizabeth Giese, Division of Public Health, (715) 836-2871
EAU CLAIRE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PASSES REVIEW
BY STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS
MADISON - Dr. Seth Foldy, State Health Officer, today announced
that the Eau Claire City-County Health Department has successfully passed
the state’s health department review. As a result, the Eau Claire
City-County Health Department will maintain their Level III status.
“The hard-working staff of the Eau Claire City-County Health
Department 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 does an excellent job of identifying and addressing
health priorities; engaging the Board of Health and community in public
health prevention; and protecting health and safety through a broad range
of services.
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 Eau Claire City-County Health Department provides services
important to the community, such as:
- Collaborative tobacco prevention and control efforts.
- Comprehensive environmental health protection and promotion services
including inspections of licensed facilities.
- Strong community collaboration to prepare for and address public
health emergencies.
- Considerable prevention efforts targeted at children, including WIC,
lead poisoning prevention, and school nursing.
For information about the Eau Claire City-County Health Department,
visit:
http://www.ci.eau-claire.wi.us/health-department-home
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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