News Release📄Health Department Providing Flu Shots at Community Clinics

The Health Department received grant funding to offer a free flu shot to all children under 19 years old at Health Department community flu clinics. These clinics will be held at several school sites and the Indoor Sports Center. Read more @news.echealthdepartment.org

10/11/2019 8:47 AM

From Snow Event Parking to Alternate Side Parking

10/09/2019 11:55 AM

Planned Trail Bridge Closure - Confluence Crossing Pedestrian Bridge

10/07/2019 4:30 PM

News Release📄Health Dept Seeks Dog that Bit a Boy

We need your help to locate a dog that bit a young male on Thursday, October 3rd at approximately 3:00-3:30 p.m. The bite occurred at Goodwill on Gateway Drive. The dog was described as being a pug/pug mix breed. Anyone with information should call 715-839-4972.

10/07/2019 8:20 AM

News Release📄 Safe Sleep Wherever You Go👶

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) causes infant deaths each year in Wisconsin. SIDS is one of many sleep-related causes of death for infants, but there are steps caregivers can take to reduce the risk. Read more @ news.echealthdepartment.org

10/04/2019 8:08 AM

Chippewa River Update - 10/3/19

10/03/2019 9:22 AM

News Release📄Help Fight the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic

The misuse of prescription painkillers (such as opioids) has increased steadily over the past decade putting many lives at risk. Find out ways that you can help prevent prescription misuse➡️news.echealthdepartment.org

09/19/2019 8:48 AM

News Release 📄Cholesterol: Know Your Numbers

Heart disease❤️ accounts for 1 in 4 deaths across the country, and high cholesterol is one of the largest risk factors for heart disease. Read more➡️news.echealthdepartment.org

09/18/2019 8:10 AM

News Release 📄Research Shows Importance of Family Meals

It may not be surprising that when families eat meals together at home, kids eat better. But there are many more benefits of family meals! Read more @ http://news.echealthdepartment.org

09/13/2019 8:29 AM

News Release📄Health Alert: Vaping Linked to Severe Lung Disease

The Health Department is urging residents to stop using any vaping and/or e-cigarette devices immediately. If you’ve never vaped or used e-cigarette devices, don’t start. Read more➡️http://news.echealthdepartment.org

09/10/2019 8:35 AM

News Release📄Life Saving Skills: Think Ahead, Have A Plan, Be Prepared for Any Emergency

During National Preparedness month, we're encouraging you and your family to prepare for and protect against disasters and severe weather events by learning essential life-saving skills. Read more ➡️ news.echealthdepartment.org

09/09/2019 8:45 AM

News Release📄 Mental Health Matters Provides Mindfulness Training in Bloomer.

After a competitive application process, the School District of Bloomer has been selected to receive mindfulness training during the 2019-2020 academic year. T

09/06/2019 1:55 PM

News Release: Protect Your Groundwater Day: Get your annual well checkup

To celebrate Protect Your Groundwater Day, the Health Department is offering discounted nitrate and bacteria testing for private well samples that are picked up and returned to the Health Department before September 12th, with payment.

08/30/2019 8:32 AM

News Release- Drug Overdoses are the Leading Cause of Injury Deaths in the U.S.

Drug overdose has surpassed car accident deaths as the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States. Nationally, 174 people die each day from an overdose

08/30/2019 8:04 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Health Dept. warns about rabid bat

Health Dept. warns about a rabid bat🦇found Aug. 22 in the 2200 block of North Hillcrest Parkway in Altoona. The bat fell from the side of a business & was unable to fly. Anyone with possible exposure to this bat should seek immediate medical attention. For more info: news.echealthdepartment.org.

08/23/2019 3:56 PM

Lake Altoona Beach remains closed.

Lake Altoona Beach remains closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. We'll send an update tomorrow. ➡️To view a map of current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

08/08/2019 11:06 AM

Lake Altoona Beach Closed

Lake Altoona Beach is closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. Check back tomorrow for updates. ➡️To receive e-notifications and view a map of current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

08/07/2019 10:47 AM

Lake Altoona Beach Reopened

Altoona Beach has been reopened!😁 (All Eau Claire beaches are now open!) What a beautiful day to enjoy a beach!🏖☀️ Even though beaches are open, know there is always a risk of bacteria. ➡️To view a map of current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org

08/02/2019 8:36 AM

Lake Altoona Beach Closed

🛑Lake Altoona Beach is closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. We'll share an update tomorrow. ➡️To view a map of current beach status, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.

08/01/2019 10:15 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Supporting Parents to Meet Breastfeeding Goals

Breastfeeding gives children the healthiest start in life. However, it can be a struggle for many families. In Wisconsin, around 1 in 4 babies is fed only breast milk for the first 6 months of life.

08/01/2019 9:41 AM