Health Administration FAQ

Health Administration FAQ Health Department circle Where do I get a copy of a birth or death certificate?

Birth and death certificates can be obtained at the Register of Deeds in the Racine County Courthouse, 730 Wisconsin St. Call 262-636-3477 for more information.

circle I think a child is being abused or neglected. Who should I call?

Contact the Racine County Human Services Department at 262-638-7720 to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

circle How do I get a free mammogram?

Women without health insurance, or whose health insurance does not adequately cover preventative services, may qualify for a free mammogram to screen for breast cancer or a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. Visit the Wisconsin Well Woman Program page or call the Program Coordinator at 262-636-9292 for more information.

circle Why should I be prepared for an emergency?

Natural disasters and emergencies can happen with little to no warning, and assistance may not be available right away. It is important to be prepared so you and your family are safe until assistance arrives or until the emergency passes. See the Public Health Department's Emergency Preparedness page for important information and tips on how to prepare for many types of situations.

circle Can dogs go to the beaches and parks without a leash?

Per City of Racine Municipal Code Section 70-90, dogs are not allowed at any time on the sand at North Beach, Zoo Beach, or Colonial Park. Unleashed dogs are prohibited at all parks and beaches.

Leashed dogs may be in the following parks: Azarian, Back, Carre-Hogle, Colbert, Crosswalk, Dodge, Erskine, Gaslight Pointe, Harris Plaza, Jonas, Dr. King Plaza, Lee, Maple Grove, Monument Square, Myers, Pierce Dr., Randolph, Reservoir, Riverside, Simonson, Springvale West, State-Hamilton, Thompson, and Wallis.

Leashed dogs may only be on the paved portions of the Root River and Michigan pathways in the following parks: N. Owen Davies, Washington, Island, Lincoln, Cedar Bend, Clayton, North Beach, Zoo Beach, and Pershing.

To let your dog off-leash, you may visit one of Racine County’s dog parks. Be sure to verify hours of operation, requirements, and restrictions prior to visiting.

circle How do I file a complaint against my landlord?

The Public Health Department’s Environmental Health Division handles complaints regarding situations inside rental properties that contribute to unhealthy living conditions. Complaints may be filed online by completing and submitting the Rental Property Health Complaint Form. Call 262-636-9203 for more information.

For complaints related to electrical issues, call the City of Racine Electrical Inspector at 262-636-9163; for plumbing complaints, call the City of Racine Plumbing Inspector at 262-636-9164. Contact the City of Racine Building Department at 262-636-9464 for complaints regarding exterior complaints.

circle Who do I call if the neighbor's yard is full of trash or animal waste?

Call the Public Health Department Environmental Health Division at 262-636-9203. Call the City of Racine Building Department at 262-636-9464 for all other exterior housing complaints.