Public health
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 race and health 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).
Programs and initiatives
Hennepin County Public Health programs and initiatives (PDF, 1 MB)
Programs (by area)
Clinical services
Community health and strategic initiatives
Community Health Improvement Partnership
Family health
Immunizations for babies and children
WIC: Women, Infants, and Children
Health protection
Baby tracks immunization services
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Jobs, public health clinicals, internships, and volunteering
Jobs
Public Health employs people with diverse skills and backgrounds. Find Public Health job openings.
Internships, clinicals, and volunteering
Fall 2026 internships, public health clinicals and volunteer positions will be accepting interest forms from May 25 – June 8.
If you have any questions, please email phworkforce@hennepin.us.
Contact
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
24-hour environmental health emergencies
Phone: 612-543-5217
525 Portland Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415
In Hennepin County: 612-596-1223
Available 24/7
Outside the county: 988
For medical emergencies, call 911.