This is Public Health

As part of our efforts to build a healthy Linn County, Linn County Public Health leverages the expertise of our epidemiologist and public health data. Our agency added an epidemiologist to our staff in 2013. 

When you are trying out a new recipe you found on social media, making a quick snack, or cleaning your kitchen, it's important to avoid these 10 food safety mistakes. By being diligent when preparing food, you can prevent foodborne illnesses, keeping you and your loved ones safe and healthy. 

To keep your home safe and healthy, you should follow the eight healthy homes principles, one of which is to keep your home clean. You can keep your home clean by emptying the trash on a regular basis, avoiding clutter, and cleaning your home with various methods, like "green cleaning."