Lafayette County Health Department

Lafayette County Health Department LCHD has a vision of active, healthy families and people of all ages, abilities, and cultures living, playing, and working together in Lafayette County.

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“Live Well Lafayette” … Active, healthy families and people of all ages, abilities, and cultures living, playing, and working in thriving communities. Values

We Value:

Prevention and promotion. Strategies that prevent disease and promote healthy living in healthy environments. Quality Care to those we serve. As vigilant stewards of the public’s trust, we provide services that are high in quality and accountable to community need. Collaboration. Community partnerships produce well-supported and cost-effective health outcomes by bringing people, resources, and organizations together. Data-driven, science-based services. Effective health interventions depend on up-to-date research and information. Social justice and diversity. A healthy community recognizes that everyone’s health matters equally, and that services and solutions must be accessible, affordable, and appropriate for all. Skilled, appreciated and innovative employees. A well-trained, dedicated and creative workforce is the foundation of our ability to assess and address the health of the community. Strategic Initiative 1 – Strengthen Agency Infrastructure and Visibility

Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided through infrastructure enhancement. Objectives
• Achieve sustainable, flexible funding that supports ongoing core public health functions, emerging public health issues. Continue research of cost efficiencies wherever possible.
• Stay in tune with innovative multi-media and computing technologies to improve internal and external communications, customer service, & data management including electronic medical record systems.
• Increase accountability through ongoing program evaluation and reporting to achieve greater compliance with public health standards, including national public health accreditation.
• Develop and enhance agency policies and procedures that support efficient systems and manage risk, including “back-up” staffing provisions.
• Create and sustain an organizational environment and workforce with a commitment to learning, cultural competency, healthy behaviors, and innovation. Specifically, revisit mission statement with agency staff so it is reflective of current philosophies. Strategic Initiative 2 – Support Good Health at Every Age

Launch and lead team-based health promotion initiative “Live Well Lafayette” and continue to deliver quality care in efficient manner addressing every stage of life, though collaboration with community partners and stakeholders, to improve health care access and quality for all. Objectives
• Implement “Live Well Lafayette”, the 2010 Lafayette County Community Health Improvement Plan, addressing identified top priorities: 1. Healthy Lifestyle Choices with an emphasis on overweight and obesity, 2. Aging/Elderly needs and issues.
• Develop and support programs that incorporate preventive care best practices into their service delivery.
• Promote community, home, and school environments that increase physical activity and healthy nutrition, and reduce disease risk factors.
• Support initiatives that enhance health care access for those who are uninsured, under-insured, or underserved. Strategic Initiative 3 – Respond to Health Threats

Ensure internal readiness to anticipate, recognize, and respond to infectious disease and other public health threats, and fully engage partners in their appropriate roles. Objectives
• Enhance public health’s first-responder capacity, optimizing emergency management resources where available in the community.
• Develop and update community-wide all-hazard plans.
• Increase the early detection of disease through the enhancement of public health surveillance systems.
• Ensure, as appropriate, the availability of protocols and resources, including equipment, technical assistance, and adequate stockpiles, for response to routine and emergent public health events.

Crossing a slippery surface? This is your regular reminder to walk (or waddle) like a penguin! Learn more on page 5: htt...
12/01/2025

Crossing a slippery surface? This is your regular reminder to walk (or waddle) like a penguin! Learn more on page 5:https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p03560.pdf

Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer, but it is importan...
12/01/2025

Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer, but it is important to take precautions for safe food handling and cooking. Typical symptoms of food poisoning can start anywhere from hours to days after contaminated food or drinks are consumed, and can be severe, especially for those most at risk:
- Older adults
- Infants and young children
- Pregnant people
- People with diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer, or any condition that weakens the immune system
- People who take medicines that suppress the immune system
Learn more food safety tips at https://www.fda.gov/.../food-safety-tips-healthy-holidays

Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for flash flooding. Be ready—make sure you have multiple ways to get emergency...
12/01/2025

Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for flash flooding. Be ready—make sure you have multiple ways to get emergency alerts. Always listen to local officials when severe weather is threatening your area. They may suggest changing travel plans or routes or taking shelter.

Planning balanced meals with vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help you manage your blood sugar. During Am...
11/29/2025

Planning balanced meals with vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help you manage your blood sugar. During American Diabetes Month, learn more about meal planning for diabetes: https://bit.ly/4p5lZoK

Stay healthy, stay connected, and enjoy the holidays safely! ✨ ➡️Use Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progres...
11/28/2025

Stay healthy, stay connected, and enjoy the holidays safely! ✨
➡️Use Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress' tool to find nearby pharmacies and health centers offering vaccines: https://bit.ly/481UvsJ


Thank you National Council on Aging

11/27/2025
🍂🦃Thanksgiving is a time for good food and gratitude — not kitchen fires!
11/27/2025

🍂🦃Thanksgiving is a time for good food and gratitude — not kitchen fires!

Is there a new baby in your life? If you’re their parent, grandparent, babysitter, or someone who helps take care of the...
11/26/2025

Is there a new baby in your life? If you’re their parent, grandparent, babysitter, or someone who helps take care of them, take notice: Respiratory season is in full swing, and babies are especially vulnerable. If a baby in your life gets sick, their health and sleep can be impacted.

Here are a few things you can do to help protect them: tinyurl.com/ycz6hcud

This holiday season, we are thankful for the people who keep our environment clean, so we have safe places to live, work...
11/26/2025

This holiday season, we are thankful for the people who keep our environment clean, so we have safe places to live, work, and play. What are you thankful for?

We’re thankful that so many of our neighbors came out for our fall vaccine clinics. It makes our whole community safer.

Gear up. Wash up. Step up.
11/26/2025

Gear up. Wash up. Step up.

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729 Clay Street
Darlington, WI

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm

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+16087764895

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