With Hospitalizations On The Rise, DHS Wants To Avoid A More Deadly Flu Season

Residents encouraged to get flu shots.

Can Diet And Exercise Prevent Dementia?

1 in 3 Dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle and social changes, new review suggests.

Scholarship Opportunity Available For Students Going Into A Health-Related Field

Scholarship opportunity for local students going into a health-related field.

Healthy Minute: 'New Year. New You'

10 recommendations to help you make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to your health in 2020

Healthy Minute: Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

What’s the magic number when it comes to how much sleep you need each night?

Healthy Minute: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Some people will often brush symptoms off as 'winter blues' however this is a diagnosable disorder that can be treated

Have A Safe And Healthy Holiday Season

The Washburn County Health Dept wants to help you stay safe and healthy with some tips to keep in mind during the festivities

More Students, Schools Have Access To Fresh Produce In Wisconsin Than Ever

Program now serves 71,516 students and 202 schools

Healthy Minute: On A Tight Budget

A checklist of some things to consider saving money

Healthy Minute: 'Diabetes: A Growing Concern'

'Moral of the story, do not believe in the full power of medication'

Remember Loved Ones At The 29th Annual Love Light Tree Ceremony

Volunteer Partners of Spooner Health will hold ceremony on December 9

Healthy Minute: Homelessness

Faith House provided almost 2,000 nights of peaceful sleep to the homeless in Burnett County

Local Vape Shop Owner Speaks Out On Proposed Flavor Ban

"The Reality Behind The Flavor Ban"

Healthy Minute: When Money Is Tight

Everyone has a budget these days, especially with the rising cost of food, products and services

4 Healthy Habits That Can Help Keep You Sober

Healthy habits that can help you maintain your trajectory down the straight and narrow

Free Flu Vaccine For Children

Barron County Public Health will give free flu vaccinations to kids on Tuesday, November 5th

Healthy Minute: Living Drug Free

Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use

Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline Marks One Year Of Service

Hotline connects callers to substance use treatment and recovery options

Healthy Minute: Marijuana Myths

While medical use may show promise for issues like epilepsy and chronic pain, is marijuana safe?

Healthy Minute: The Big Squeeze

Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early

Help Keep You And Your Loved Ones Healthy This Flu Season

Please take precautions to help you and your loved ones stay healthy

Air Program Report Shows Continued Improvements To Wisconsin's Air Quality

'94% of Wisconsin's population lives in areas meeting all federal air quality standards'

Spooner Health Now Offers Low Dose Lung Cancer Screenings

Regular lung cancer screenings can find lung cancer at an earlier stage

Healthy Minute: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

Substance use is a community problem