Richland County Health Department
Richland County Health Department (RCHD) has been serving the residents of Richland County since the late 1930s. We are committed to safeguarding the health of every citizen in our county and we are here to serve you.
Our Mission & Vision:
OUR MISSION:
“Transforming lives for a healthier future.”
OUR VISION:
To be the healthiest county in the country.
OUR CORE BUSINESS:
People “From conception to end of life”
OUR CORE VALUES:
Always Learning: Striving to stay relevant.
Lighten the Load: See a need fill a need.
Pocket Full of Sunshine: Engaging and approachable.
Oh, Happy Day: Clients leave smiling.
OUR PROGRAMS
- Community Resources
- Family Planning/STD Testing
- Home Health
- Health Promotions
- Maternal, Child, and School Health
- Public Health
- Substance Use Prevention
- WIC
- Car Seat Safety
- Women’s Way
- Vaccines and Immunizations
History of Richland County Health Dept.
About Richland County
Richland County is 1,436.7 square miles inland and has a population density of 11.4 square miles. With some rolling land in the southwestern portion and along with river areas, the geography of Richland County is mostly level. Wahpeton, the largest city in Richland County, is the County Seat and is located in the middle of the county and borders the state of Minnesota. The 13 additional cities located in Richland County are Walcott, Colfax, Christine, & Abercrombie in the north, Dwight, Mooreton, Barney, & Wyndmere in the middle, and Lidgerwood, Hankinson, Mantador, Great Bend, and Fairmount in the south.