Isanti County releases 2025 public health review; officials cite service increases and no active TB or measles cases

Avi Yetman, Isanti County public health planner, presented the county’s 2025 statistical review at the May 5 Community Health Board meeting, outlining six priorities for local public health.

Yetman said the department saw modest growth in preventive family services, reporting a 3% increase and noting 2,968 individuals reached through family home visits, Baby Café, the Milk Depot and diaper distribution programs. He also listed core service areas including adult protection, MEDSS/CYSHN tracking, early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI), and children’s dental services.

On communicable disease, Yetman reported zero active cases of tuberculosis or measles in 2025. He framed that outcome as part of the county’s fourth stated priority — preventing the spread of infectious disease — while noting continued vigilance for environmental health hazards such as radon, water and lead exposure.

The review also emphasized disaster preparedness and workforce capacity. Yetman pointed to ongoing workgroups, training drills and sustained volunteer interest as evidence of preparedness efforts. Under infrastructure investments, he noted the launch of Mady’s Pantry as a free community resource and said the county’s WIC Reach Out and Read program distributed 1,145 books in 2025 to support early childhood literacy.

The presentation was informational; the board took the review under advisement and did not take formal action beyond the meeting’s procedural approvals. The board adjourned at 9:32 a.m.