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.

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03/29/2026

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03/26/2026

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03/25/2026

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03/25/2026

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Vaccines are powerful tools that can help protect against certain diseases. Staying up to date on vaccines is one way you can help protect yourself and others.

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03/20/2026

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming sometimes, but the right self-care habits can help you take control, feel good, and stay healthy.

Download the Self-Care Guide and print for your records or fill it out electronically on your device (no data is collected online).

Download your free copy of the Diabetes Self-Care Guide in English, Spanish, and Hmong today: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/library/collection/p-43081

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03/17/2026
03/17/2026

****UPDATE****

Construction for the new roundabout at STH 23/STH11/CTH P will start on March 23rd and should be finished by mid July. STH 23 and CTH P will be closed. STH 11 east and west will remain open at this time.

03/17/2026

The ADRC of Lafayette County is excited to host the Senior Social on May 6, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Multipurpose Building in Darlington, WI. (See flyer for address)

The ADRC will host a number of local vendors to provide information on the services they offer Lafayette county residents. We will have presentations by vendors, door prizes, and a Fashion Show hosted by the Benton Thrift Shop starting at 11:30 AM. Mark your calendars to be a part of this great event!

The Lafayette County Nutrition Program will be serving a meal at 12:00 PM at the rate of $5.50/meal for those 60 years and over. Reservations for the meal are required. Additionally, the ADRC will be providing free transportation by reservation. The deadline for reservations is April 24th.

To reserve your meal or transportation, or to learn more information on this event, please contact the ADRC at 608-776-4960.

Address

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

Telephone

+16087764895

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