Public Health

Environmental Health

General information about the Environmental Health programs in Hennepin County.

Hennepin County Immunization Services

This service protects public health in Hennepin County by providing access to records and immunizations for children and those with no insurance.

Medical Reserve Corps of Hennepin County

A countywide resource of health professionals and other volunteers who respond to local public health and medical emergencies, and public health initiatives.

Minnesota HIV Planning Council

Is responsible for establishing priorities for the allocation of Ryan White CARE Act funds in Minnesota.

Public Health Promotion

Works with community organizations, schools, businesses, and cities in Hennepin County to promote health and reduce chronic diseases.

Ryan White Program

The Ryan White Unit administers Part A Ryan White funds for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area.

Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)

Site detailing PHP Interventions relating the SHIP grant process.

The Flu: Don’t Get It, Don’t Spread It

The influenza season got off to an early start this year and is now seeing vigorous, widespread activity.

Applications & Forms

Change of Ownership Form

Change of ownership form to be filled out by new food, beverage or lodging owner.

HACCP Plan Application

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Application.

Time as a Public Health Control Application

Time as a public health control is using only time, rather than time and temperature, to control growth of bacteria and keep food safe.

Lakes & Pools

Beach Water Quality Information

Each summer, Hennepin County Public Health samples and analyzes the water at 29 public swimming beaches to make sure it is safe for swimming.

Swimming Pool General Information

Prior to opening a public outdoor swimming pool for the season, each pool must pass an opening inspection.

Ordinances Concerning Public Health

Ordinance #03 Food Protection Ordinance

This Ordinance is enacted to establish standards for the regulation of food establishments to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 145A.01 through 145A.1 and 375.51 through 375.55, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4626, and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.

Ordinance #04 Public Swimming Pool

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 145.915, 375.51 - 375.55 and Minnesota Rules 7 MCAR § 1.141 relating to public swimming pools, including all subsequent amendments thereto, are adopted by Hennepin County by reference. Reference in 7 MCAR § 1.141 to Board or Board of Health shall be to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners or their authorized representatives.

Ordinance #05 Children's Camp

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 145.915, 375.51 - 375.55 and Minnesota Rules 7 MCAR § 1.201 relating to children's camps, including all subsequent amendments thereto, are adopted by Hennepin County by reference. Reference in 7 MCAR § § 1.187 - 1.204 to Board or Board of Health shall be to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and their authorized representatives.

Ordinance #06 Lodging Establishment

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 145.915, 375.51 - 375.55 and Minnesota Rules 7 MCAR § § 1.151 - 1.160 relating to lodging establishments, including all subsequent amendments thereto, are adopted by Hennepin County by reference. Reference to Board or Board of Health shall be to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and their authorized representatives.

Ordinance #09 Emergency Medical Services

This Ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 145A and 375 and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments, and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.

Ordinance #19 Individual Sewage Treatment System Standards

This ordinance is enacted to provide minimum standards for the regulation of individual sewage treatment systems (ISTS).

Ordinance #23 Body Art Code

This ordinance is enacted to establish standards to protect health, safety and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County through regulation of the persons owning body art establishments, the individuals performing body art procedures, and the establishments where body art procedures are performed.

Ordinance #24 Smoke-Free Ordinance

This Ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 145A and 375 and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments, and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.

Ordinance #25 Public Health Nuisance

This Ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Hennepin County pursuant to powers granted under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 145A, 375 and 152.0275 and subsequent recodifications and/or amendments, and other applicable legislation, as may be adopted from time to time.

Promoting Good Health

A Public Health Journal

A cable TV show highlighting public health topics in Minnesota.

Baby Tracks: Immunization Reminders

This program tracks immunizations for children up to two years of age. 

Basics of Foodborne Illness Prevention Classes

The registration form for the Basics of Foodborne Illness Prevention - 3 hour course offered through Hennepin County Environmental Health.

CHIP - Community Health Improvement Plan

CHIP is a partnership designed to foster and strengthen successful partnerships to improve health in our shared community.

Hennepin County Immunization Services

This service protects public health in Hennepin County by providing access to records and immunizations for children and those with no insurance.

ImmuLink/MIIC: Immunization registries

ImmuLink is a regional registry within the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC), the statewide immunization registry. The ImmuLink region services Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties.

SHAPE - Survey of the Health of All the Population and the Environment

SHAPE is an ongoing public health surveillance and assessment project of the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department to periodically survey and report on the health of children and adults in Hennepin County.

The Flu: Don’t Get It, Don’t Spread It

The influenza season got off to an early start this year and is now seeing vigorous, widespread activity.

Threats to Public Health

Bed bugs: What you need to know

Information about bed bugs and how to treat them.

Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools Manual

This manual informs administrators, childcare providers, caregivers, parents and guardians, and school health staff about specific infectious diseases at risk to children.

Medicine Disposal

Safely dispose of unused medicines at medicine drop boxes available in six locations throughout the county.

Public Health Emergencies

Hennepin County Public Health Protection continually builds the county’s capacity to respond to large-scale public health emergencies.

Radon Information

Learn about radon and how you can protect your home.