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1. Does St. Croix County have a Public Health Officer?

Yes, St. Croix County has a Public Health Officer that leads the Public Health Department. St. Croix County Public Health is a level III health department. This is the highest level defined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Level designation of the health department is determined by a review of operational services by the state DHS-Division of Public Health every 5 years. The department is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).

2. What is the role and function of the Public Health Officer?

The Public Health Officer leads the St. Croix County Public Health Department. Together they work to ensure the areas where you live, work, and play are safe and protect the health and wellbeing of the people in St. Croix County.

The St. Croix County Public Health Department was established in 1936. St. Croix County Public Health is a level III health department and is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).

You can learn more about the St. Croix County Public Health Department and the services they provide in the Public Health section of our website.

Additionally, you can learn more about the role of Public Health Officials by reading Wisconsin State Statute 251.

3. What are the qualifications of the Public Health Officer?

St. Croix County employs a Public Health Officer that leads a level III health department. This is the highest level defined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Our current Public Health Officer has a master’s degree in public health and 14 years experience in the field, exceeding all requirements of a Public Health Officer in a level III Public Health Department required under Wisconsin State Statute 251.06.