Calumet County Public Health

08/31/2026

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. starts with connection. https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month

08/28/2026

Join us and take action to help prevent su***de. Every conversation, every connection can make a difference. Follow along all month for resources and ways to connect, support, and prevent: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month

08/26/2026

It’s National Dog Day! Woof, this is a big year for ticks, and they aren’t going away anytime soon. Ticks are active in Wisconsin through November.

Learn more about protecting your pooch from ticks: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/preventing-ticks-on-pets.html

08/25/2026

Seventeen Wisconsinites have become sick, including one who was hospitalized, with Salmonella and/or E. coli after eating alfalfa sprouts from Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.

The sprouts were distributed to restaurants and grocery stores. Check if you have them in the house and don’t eat.
➡ Get details: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/082026a.htm
➡ Stay up to date on the investigation: dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Mosquito bites aren’t only a nuisance; they are a menace. Last year, 27 people in Wisconsin had West Nile Virus; 25 of them ended up in the hospital, and one of them died. It’s easy to protect yourself and your family.

Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/bite-prevention.htm

08/19/2026

Not sure what you’re seeing in the lake? When in doubt, stay out.

Learn the difference between safe algae and blue-green algae:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p01888.pdf

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

This is National Thrift Shop Day! Many of the items we don’t want any more are a perfect fit for someone else. By donating to a thrift store you reduce waste and help other people find low-cost treasures.

Learn more about sustainable thrifting: https://www.earthday.org/unraveling-the-impact-of-thrifting/