Hennepin County Public Health works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them be healthy.
Our department is committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism as a public health crisis and are working to support and co-create solutions with impacted communities.
Our department is proud to be accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).
Download a brief overview of Hennepin County Public Health programs and initiatives (PDF, 1 MB)
Community Health Improvement Partnership
WIC: Women, Infants, and Children
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Public Health employs people with diverse skills and backgrounds. Find Public Health job openings.
If you are interested in internships, public health clinicals, or volunteering in Summer 2025, interest forms will be available from January 29 to February 12.
If you have any questions please email phworkforce@hennepin.us.
Hennepin County Public Health 2023 annual report
Hennepin County Public Health 2022 annual report
Hennepin County Public Health's 2019 annual report
Hennepin County Public Health's 2018 annual bulletin (PDF)
Hennepin County Public Health's 2017 annual bulletin (PDF)
Hennepin County Public Health's 2016-2020 community health assessment (PDF)
Email publichealth@hennepin.us with general questions about the department.
Call 612-348-8900 with general questions about the department.
Follow Hennepin County Public Health on Facebook for updates, stories and events.
Visit Healthy You, Health Hennepin to read stories happening in the county.
If you are having a medical emergency, call 911. For crisis support, call Cope at 612-596-1223.