County names 14 Public Health Champions

County names 14 Public Health Champions

The county’s Health and Human Services Agency recognized 14 Public Health Champions for their outstanding efforts to protect the health of residents in diverse communities countywide. The award was created in 2001 to spotlight public/private collaborations that foster wellness throughout the county. Since then, nearly 500 Public Health Champions, including groups and individuals, have been picked from nominations as part of National Public Healt…

OT County celebrates National Public Health Week - Frazee-Vergas Forum

By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has declared April 7-13, 2025, as Public Health Week. This special week highlights the importance of public health in keeping our communities healthy and safe. This year is the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week, with the theme “It Starts Here,” reminding people that...