Chippewa County, 20250 County Highway K, Cornell, WI 54732, US

Rusk County Health and Human Services promotes and encourages healthy behaviors, and prevents and controls epidemics, the spread of diseases, injuries, illness and disabilities. The department promotes accessible, high-quality health services and a healthy environment. Rusk County Health and Human Services protects against the effects of environmental hazards on health and responds to disasters and assist communities in recovery. The department informs, educates and empowers the public about current and emerging health issues. Additionally, it promotes community partnerships to identify and solve health problems and develops policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts. Rusk County Health and Human Services also enforces laws and regulations that protect health and ensures safety. Rusk County Health and Human Services main facility is located in Ladysmith, Wis.