Pepin County Health Department

06/01/2026

🌻🐞🌻🌞Located right here in sunny Durand. Offering friendly and confidential services close to home. Give us a call or send us a text to learn more. 715-279-3241 🌞🌻🐝🌻

06/01/2026

Healthy Homes: Asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once widely used for their strength, heat resistance, and insulating properties. Common in construction materials built before 1990, it becomes a severe health hazard if broken or disturbed. Learn more in the graphic below or at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asbestos/contractors.htm

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Healthy Homes: Mold. Mold spores can travel easily through the air and begin to grow when moisture is present. Mold can be really bad for your health, but by taking important steps, you can prevent and control mold growth inside your home. Learn more in the graphic below or at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mold/index.htm

05/28/2026

Developmental milestones are things most children do by a certain age. Track your child's development, and if you have any concerns. www.cdc.gov/Concerned

05/27/2026

Healthy Homes: Household Chemicals. Many household products are safe to use and have around. However, some products can cause harm if they are improperly used, stored, or thrown away. Learn more in the graphic below or at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/chemical/disposal.htm

05/26/2026

New “switch vapes” let users change or mix flavors in one device, raising concerns that flavored va**ng products may increase ni****ne addiction among teens and make quitting harder for adults. Health experts also warn about risks of ni****ne poisoning and the appeal of these products to youth.

05/25/2026

Healthy Homes: Private Well Water. If you are a private well owner, it is your responsibility for maintaining and protecting your well(s). Lucky for you, you can get well water tests from the Pepin County Zoning Department, or here at the Health Department! Learn more about well water safety in the graphic below or at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/private.htm

05/22/2026

Prevent tick bites by wearing long sleeves, using bug spray, and checking your body and pets after being outside. Symptoms can include fever, rash, headache, fatigue, or muscle aches. If you get bitten, remove the tick with tweezers, clean the area, and contact a doctor if symptoms develop.

05/22/2026

Spending time outside in the sun is fun! Continue to work and play outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk. Here’s your safe summer checklist: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Shade, and Protective clothing