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.

Preserving vaccine access is just one of the ways to keep American kids healthy.
01/09/2026

Preserving vaccine access is just one of the ways to keep American kids healthy.

It’s time to get rid of that snow, but let’s not get rid of our fingers. Never put your hand into a snowblower. If it cl...
01/09/2026

It’s time to get rid of that snow, but let’s not get rid of our fingers. Never put your hand into a snowblower. If it clogs, always power off the snowblower and use a tool to clear it. Learn more: https://www.osha.gov/winter-
weather/hazards

Great Advice!
01/07/2026

Great Advice!

Know what to do when you hear of potential winter weather.

✅️ Have an emergency kit for your home and vehicle
✅️ Keep an eye on weather information
✅️ Replenish fuel for your home and vehicle

01/07/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Let's use the remainder of the month to raise awareness and dispel myths about prevention, early detection, and education.

Explore the variety of FWC resources and cervical cancer patient and survivor stories to learn more about what’s right for you and how to take charge of your cervical health: https://ow.ly/uQrJ50XShpI

Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself. For people who smo...
01/07/2026

Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself. For people who smoke, having exposure to high radon increases the risk of lung cancer by 10 times!!

DHS Supports Local Initiatives to Increase Radon Awareness and Debunk Common Myths.

It's easy to not think about radon—it's invisible! But radon has an impact on our and our loved ones' health and is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is dispelling common myths, promoting the facts, and helping Wisconsinites find af...

Cigarette smoke damages nearly all of your organs, but it is especially harmful to your heart. The chemicals found in to...
01/05/2026

Cigarette smoke damages nearly all of your organs, but it is especially harmful to your heart. The chemicals found in to***co smoke contaminate the blood cells and interfere with the heart’s ability to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body, leading to a number of dangerous health conditions.

https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/quit-stay-quit/quit-smoking-for-your-heart

Did you know that pets can be poisoned from lead?Addressing lead risks in your home doesn't just protect the people in y...
01/05/2026

Did you know that pets can be poisoned from lead?
Addressing lead risks in your home doesn't just protect the people in your home, it protects our furry friends, too! 🐾
If you have concerns about lead, lead testing, or lead risks in your home, contact the Lafayette County Health Department's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program by calling 608-776-4895 or visiting https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/healthdepartment/page/lead-poisoning

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729 Clay Street
Darlington, WI

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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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