Board of Health

Fargo Cass Public Health's Board of Health oversees the operations of the Health Department. The Board's responsibilities include:

• investigating nuisances, sources of filth and causes of sickness, and establishing regulations to prevent them.
  
• adopting quarantine and sanitary measures when infections or contagious disease exist in Fargo and/or Cass County.
  
• inspecting buildings, lots and other areas to ensure that public health and safety are protected.
  
• making recommendations to the Fargo City Commission and Cass County Commission about ordinances needed to protect public health and safety.
  
• maintaining required records and reports for the Department of Health.
  
• preparing a budget for Fargo Cass Public Health which is submitted to the City Commission for approval.

   Core Essential Services

• Prevent epidemic and the spread of disease
  
• Protect against environmental hazards
  
• Prevent injuries
  
• Promote and encourage healthy behaviors
  
• Respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery
  
• Assure the quality and accessibility to health services