Northlakes Community Clinic: Diabetes Prevention
"The Wisconsin percentage is slightly lower at 34%. This means one in three Wisconsinites have pre-diabetes."
Mandatory Masking In Schools Reduced Covid-19 Cases During Delta Surge
NIH-funded study compared more than 1.1 million students across nine states including Wisconsin.
Covid-19 Guideline Updates From The Polk County Health Officer
The COVID-19 Community Levels utilize a three-tier system: low, medium, and high.
First Death From Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children Associated With Covid-19 Reported In Wisconsin
There have been 183 MIS-C cases reported in Wisconsin.
Washburn County Health Department Covid-19 Testing Location Change
Location Change Effective Monday, February 14, 2022
Heart Health Tips
February is American Heart Month, which is a great time to think about what you can do to ensure your heart is as healthy as possible.
Scholarship Opportunity Available For Students Going Into A Health-Related Field
Both traditional and non-traditional student applications will be considered.
New Recommendations For Local Health Departments
Local health departments will no longer be expected or required to follow up with every reported COVID-19 case.
Covid-19 Updates From Polk County Health Officer
COVID cases are surging in Polk County.
Scam Alert: Getting A Covid-19 Test? Make Sure The Testing Site Is Real!
This winter’s spike in COVID-19 cases has more people than ever looking for tests. This has given rise to a new con.
Youth In Wisconsin Normalize Drinking More Than Youth In All 49 Other States
Office of Children's Mental Health Focuses on the Impacts of Underage Drinking in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers, OCI Announce Cost Of Covid-19 At-Home Tests To Be Covered By All Health Plans
Wisconsin has teamed with Vault Medical Services to offer COVID-19 tests for Wisconsinites, with or without symptoms, at no cost.
COVID-19 Cases On The Rise
'The number of positive cases skyrocketed to 464 in the past week from just 127 positive cases two weeks ago.'
COVID-19 Weekly Update: Jan. 7, 2022
This week's COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Washburn County Health Department Now Providing Free Covid-19 Testing
The Washburn County Health Department is now providing FREE COVID-19 testing twice a week.
Wisconsin Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments
DHS: Initial supply of molnupiravir and Paxlovid is limited, both drugs require a prescription.
Weekly COVID-19 Update For Area Counties
This week's COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
A Letter To The Community: Burnett Medical Center’s Wish This Holiday Season
"Our wish this holiday is simple — please think twice. Do just one thing, take one more step to protect yourself and those around you."
Pre-Register Today For The Holiday Health & Fitness Challenge!
This 3-month challenge is open to anyone, non-members, new members, and current members.
Weekly COVID-19 Update For Area Counties
This week's COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
DHS Issues Public Health Advisory About The Omicron Variant
As cases are anticipated to surge, DHS calls on Wisconsinites to take immediate action to prevent hospitalizations and deaths.
COVID-19 Weekly Friday Update For Area Counties
This week's COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
COVID-19 Weekly Update For Area Counties
This week's COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
First Case Of The Omicron Variant Identified In Wisconsin
Governor Evers, DHS urge vaccination and continued public health practices to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant.
