NEWS RELEASE: Research shows even stronger evidence for breastfeeding benefits

If 90% of U.S. infants were fed only breastmilk for the first six months of life, the U.S. would save $13 billion per year and more than 900 deaths could be prevented.

07/30/2018 10:47 AM

A WATER QUALITY ADVISORY at Lake Eau Claire Beach and Lake Altoona Beach still exists.

The Health Department recommends avoiding water activities until the water clears. Monitoring will continue next week. Visit http://www.ci.eau-claire.wi.us/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/27/2018 12:31 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Hepatitis C Rates Continue to Rise

World Hepatitis Day is July 28th

07/27/2018 9:43 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Wash Your Hands after Contact with Animals

Washing your hands is a quick and effective way to decrease your chance of getting sick.

07/25/2018 11:29 AM

Half Moon Beach Remains Closed over the Weekend.

Half Moon Beach will remain closed over the weekend due to high bacteria counts.Update will be available Tuesday. To view a map visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/20/2018 12:30 PM

Half Moon Beach Remains Closed.

Half Moon Beach remains closed for swimming due to elevated bacteria counts. To view a map of beaches, visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/19/2018 10:29 AM

Altoona Beach is reopened.

All beaches are now open for swimming and water activities! To view a map visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches.

07/17/2018 9:37 AM

Altoona beach will remain closed over the weekend.

07/13/2018 10:27 AM

Altoona Beach Remains Closed

Check back tomorrow for updates. To receive e-notifications and view a map visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/12/2018 1:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Veggin’ Out at the Farmers’ Market

Shop for local, healthy foods this summer

07/11/2018 12:02 PM

ALTOONA BEACH REMAINS CLOSED

Check back tomorrow for update. To receive e-notifications and view a map visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/11/2018 11:48 AM

BEACH OPEN/CLOSED:

Half Moon Beach has reopened. Altoona Beach remains closed. To receive e-notifications and view a map visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/10/2018 9:46 AM

BEACH CLOSING

Half Moon Beach will remain closed over the weekend. Update will be available Tuesday. To receive e-notifications and view a map visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/06/2018 8:32 AM

BEACH CLOSING

Altoona Beach will remain closed over the weekend. Update will be available Tuesday. To receive e-notifications and view a map visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beaches

07/06/2018 8:14 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties Identify Top Community Health Concerns

Both counties identified alcohol misuse, mental health, and substance use as the top health concerns.

06/28/2018 9:40 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Test your way. Do it today!

June 27th is National HIV Testing Awareness Day

06/27/2018 9:14 AM

All Beaches are open

Coon Fork and Altoona have reopened. To receive email notifications of beach closings or to view an up-to-date map that show if beaches are open or closed, visit http://www.eauclairewi.gov/departments/health-department/public-beache

06/26/2018 9:20 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Health Dept Seeks Dog that Bit a Man

The bite occurred Monday, June 11, 2018 by the Longfellow School playground fence.

06/12/2018 1:48 PM

NEWS RELEASE: FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR SUMMER TIME

“The most important thing to remember to keep your food safe this summer is to keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot,” says Iris Lang, Environmental Health Specialist.

06/11/2018 11:07 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Empowering Teens to Make Healthy Choices

May is a time to highlight progress in reducing teen pregnancy rates nationwide. Locally, it’s also a time to reflect on the progress of the efforts of our community to reduce teen pregnancy rates.

05/25/2018 11:25 AM