News: Do you know what’s in your H2O? Discounted Water Testing available: March 9 – 19

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is offering discounted nitrate and bacteria testing for anyone who returns a sample kit to the Health Department now through March 19th to celebrate Groundwater Awareness Week.

03/09/2020 11:36 AM

Chippewa River Update - 3/9/20

03/09/2020 8:12 AM

Aerial Deer Survey

02/20/2020 3:44 PM

News Release📄 How to Improve your Heart Health Today!

02/06/2020 8:54 AM

News Release📰 Health Dept Seeks Information on Dog Bite

We're looking for more information on a possible dog bite that occurred on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 in the early afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of Maxon St. & Bellinger St in the roadway causing traffic to stop or detour from the area. Read more: news.echealthdepartment.org

02/04/2020 11:14 AM

News Release📄 New Year, New Year--Diet Free

Trendy diets sound exciting. But health benefits from fad diets are only a temporary fix. Make healthy eating and being more physically active your main goals for the year. Read more @ new.echealthdepartment.org

01/06/2020 8:41 AM

News Release📄 Extreme Cold Temperatures on the Way

It’s important to stay informed on the weather and be prepared for these extremely cold days🥶. Exposure to freezing temperatures can cause hypothermia and frostbite. Read more @ http://news.echealthdepartment.org

12/10/2019 10:06 AM

News Release📄Managing Diabetes

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are serious health problems that impact our community. In Eau Claire County, around 1 in 10 adults have been told they have diabetes. There are many more who do not know they have it. 👉http://news.echealthdepartment.org

11/26/2019 9:22 AM

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

11/22/2019 11:49 AM

Wintermission: Winter Route

11/19/2019 3:05 PM

News Release📄Health Dept Seeks Dog that Bit a Man

We need your help to find a dog that bit a man on Wed., Nov. 13th at approximately 11:30 a.m. The bite occurred on the 1900 block of 9th Street. The dog was described as tan and medium sized. The dog was being walked by a woman described as having dark hair. Have info? Call 715-839-4972.

11/15/2019 3:21 PM

Gingerbread House Construction

11/15/2019 2:48 PM

News Release📄Health Dept Seeks Dog that Bit a Man

We need your help to find a dog that bit a man on Thursday evening, October 31st, 2019. The bite occurred in the Broadview Boulevard area.The dog was described as being white, and a pitbull breed. Anyone with information should call 715-839-4972.

11/06/2019 3:16 PM

News Release- Prepare to “Fall Back” by Checking Carbon Monoxide Detectors

As you turn back time this weekend, be sure to also give your carbon monoxide alarms a quick test! Read more @news.echealthdepartment.org

11/01/2019 8:00 AM

News Release📄Residents encouraged to dispose of unused prescription drugs on Sat. Oct. 26th

It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet! Saturday, October 26, 2019 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Eau Claire County is hosting two Take Back Day events on Saturday, October 26th from 10am-2pm. Read more @ news.echealthdepartment.org

10/25/2019 9:07 AM

News Release📄Teal Pumpkins are Making Halloween Safer for Kids with Food Allergies

The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to keep all trick-or-treaters safe & healthy. A teal pumpkin on a doorstep means there are non-food treats handed out. Read more@ http://news.echealthdepartment.org

10/24/2019 10:30 AM

Chippewa River Update - 10/22/19

10/22/2019 10:16 AM

News Release📄Sexually Transmitted Diseases continue to increase for the fifth-straight year

STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases) continue to rise in Eau Claire County and across the United States. In 2019, Eau Claire County has already seen around 395 chlamydia cases and 122 gonorrhea cases. Read more @ news.echealthdepartment.org

10/22/2019 10:08 AM

News Release📄 New Report Shows Cost of Binge Drinking in our Community

The Burden of Binge Drinking in Wisconsin report, released last week, lists Eau Claire County as one of the top 10 counties with the highest rates of binge drinking. Read more @ news.echealthdepartment.org

10/21/2019 11:08 AM

Chippewa River Update

10/18/2019 8:34 AM