Enforces and regulates health laws that affect the safety and health of the community.Environmental and Public Health/ SafetyMore information: Supplies certified birth and death certificates Offers smoking cessation classes, blood pressure and cancer screenings, andIssues permits for wells and septic systems and monitors air and water qualityInspects food service facilities, schools, and hospitals for environmental safetyPlans, manages, and monitors public mental health services for accessibilityOperates a Flu Hotline and website that provides the dates and locations of seasonal flu clinics Screens for, treats, and dispenses medication for communicable disease Family planning services including pregnancy testing and counseling availableCoordinates child health clinics, school health services, and the Health Start Program Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities access services and stay independent if possible Educates the community to help lower the incidence of communicable diseasesWorks to prevent rabies