Department of

Public Health

The City of Racine Public Health Department offers its residents of and visitors to Racine a wide range of services and information to improve health and wellbeing. The Department’s three Divisions—Community Health, Environmental Health, and Laboratory Services—work to achieve the vision of healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy community.

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Your Health

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Home & Environment

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Businesses & Permits

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Community Initiatives

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For Providers

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Laboratory

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Data & Reports

Events and News

Apr 20, 2026

2026 North and Zoo Beach Report Card Released

The City of Racine Public Health Department has released the 2026 North and Zoo Beach Report Card, summarizing the water...

Apr 16, 2026

Racine Farmers Market on the Lake to Open May 9 at Festival Park

A new weekly tradition is coming to Racine’s lakefront this spring. Beginning Saturday, May 9, the Racine Farmers Market on...

May 16, 2026

Racine Farmers Market on the Lake

Spend your Saturday mornings at the Racine Farmers Market on the Lake. Browse fresh produce, locally made foods, and handmade goods while connecting with local farmers and makers. Enjoy live music, seasonal offerings, and a vibrant lakefront setting each week.

Start at the market, then continue into downtown Racine to explore shops, restaurants, and nearby attractions—all within walking distance.

Free and open to the public.

Learn more by visiting RacineFarmersMarket.com

09:00 AM - 03:15 AM

Festival Hall

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Useful Links and References

Racine County Family Resource Directory

A list of resources addressing a variety of needs, including educational, food, health, housing, and legal assistance.

YouFirst

A program aimed at serving the diverse needs of Racine residents, with a goal of reducing infant mortality and poor birth outcomes.

Food Safety Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts

The US Food and Drug Administration posts information about important food safety recalls and more.

About the Department

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The City of Racine Public Health Department provides a wide range of services to improve the health and wellbeing of those who live, work, and/or play in the City of Racine, WI:

The Community Health DivisionThe act or process of dividing; state of being divided. ensures health and safety through a variety of services, including a Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic, the YouFirst program (which aims to reduce infant mortality and poor birth outcomes in Racine), a Harm Reduction program, Childhood Injury Prevention programs, and communicableAble to be communicated to others. disease follow up.
The Environmental Health DivisionThe act or process of dividing; state of being divided. helps to protect residents and visitors by permitting and inspecting restaurants, grocery stores, temporary food events, hotels, public pools, and body art facilities, ensuring complianceThe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion. with strict health and safety standards.
The Laboratory DivisionThe act or process of dividing; state of being divided. helps to maintain the safety and quality of recreational waters, including Lake Michigan, the Root River, and surrounding communities through water quality testing, site assessments, and environmental remediationThe action of remedying something, in particular of reversing or stopping environmental damage..

Public Health Department Activities in 2025:

33,000+

Condoms Distributed

518

Routine Inspections Completed

547

Beach Water Samples Analyzed

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