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CONTACT: Dennis Hibray, Division of Public Health, (920) 448-5220
GREEN LAKE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HEALTH UNIT PASSES REVIEW BY
STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS
MADISON - Dr. Seth Foldy, State Health Officer, today announced
that the Green Lake County Health and Human Services (HHS) – Health Unit
has successfully passed the state’s health department review. As a
result, Green Lake County HHS - Health Unit will maintain their Level II
status.
“The hard-working staff of the Green Lake County HHS – Health Unit
help make their community a healthier and safer place to live,” said
Foldy. “Their department has an actively engaged and supportive Health
Advisory Board, and does an excellent job of providing a number of quality
public health services to the community.”
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.
Green Lake County HHS - Health Unit provides services important to the
community, such as:
- Wisconsin Well Woman Program
- Food Safety and Recreational Facility Inspection Program
- Childhood Safety and Wellness Program
For information about the Green Lake HHS - Health Unit, visit:
http://www.co.green-lake.wi.us/departments.iml?Department=9
For contact information for Wisconsin’s local health departments,
visit:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/localhealth/
For information about the state health plan, Healthiest Wisconsin 2010
or 2020, visit:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/statehealthplan/index.htm
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Last Revised: July 12, 2010 |
