Pierce County Public Health - WI

05/29/2026

Ticks and mosquitoes are out and active so remember to Fight the Bite! Help protect yourself and your family by using these tips!

05/27/2026

ELLSWORTH - Every Pierce County resident relies on groundwater. Public water supplies are regulated by drinking water standards and are subject to mandatory testing. Private wells are not required to …

05/25/2026

Pierce County Public Health is closed today, Monday May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. As we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we wish all of our residents a healthy and safe holiday.

05/21/2026

Sign up for a dental check-up on June 4th! Appointments available for children age 2-4 years and women who are pregnant or

05/19/2026

As the summer season approaches, so does severe weather season. Sign up for Pierce County Everbridge alerts to receive warnings directly on your phone. The link is provided in the comments below.

05/16/2026

Pierce County offers free drinking water nitrate screening for private wells. PCPH and Pierce County Land Conservation will be in Bay City on Tuesday, May 19th 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm! Bring in ~8 oz. of water in a closed container (preferably glass) collected within 24 hours of the event. It is important to run the tap for 5 minutes (on cold at full flow) before collecting the sample.

05/15/2026

While Pierce County is not currently under a Red Flag Warning, fire danger in our area remains HIGH. Dry conditions and windy weather can allow fires to spread quickly.
If you’re spending time outdoors this weekend, use extra caution with campfires, grills, equipment, and anything that could create sparks. Help keep our communities safe by avoiding unnecessary burning and following local and WI DNR fire safety guidance.

The Wisconsin DNR, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Friday, May 15, 2026 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following 11 counties:

Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, Vilas and Washburn

A Red Flag Warning is issued when a variety of weather factors come together to create especially dangerous wildland fire conditions. Warm temperatures, very low humidity, gusty winds and exceptionally dry fuels from lack of precipitation in the region are forecast and can result in catastrophic fires.

Recent rains have not minimized wildfire concerns, as grasses, pine needles and leaf litter can dry out again very quickly between precipitation events, creating hazardous conditions.

In addition to the Red Flag Warning, all DNR-issued burn permits for debris piles and broadcast burning are suspended in 26 counties, with additional suspensions possible throughout the weekend. Find updated information on DNR burning permit suspensions on the DNR's WisBurn tool: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/BurnRestrictions

The DNR has responded to nearly 500 wildfires thus far in 2026, with 45% of those caused by debris burning.

The DNR is asking the public to be especially careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a wildland fire and check any fires from recent days to make sure they have been properly extinguished.
Campfires, ashes from fireplaces, outdoor grills, smoking, chainsaws, off-road vehicles or other small engines with hot exhaust systems have the potential to throw a spark, ignite a fire and spread quickly. Please use extreme caution until conditions improve.

The DNR is at full staffing and preparedness across the state to respond to any incidents.

05/14/2026

Has your child had a developmental screening? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be screened for general development at 9, 18, and 30 months. Make an appointment using the QR code or the link in the comments for a no-cost screening with our Birth to 3 team.

05/12/2026

Public health nurses are often the quiet force behind healthier communities by educating, advocating, preventing, and caring for people at every stage of life. Your commitment to service, equity, and compassion helps build stronger, healthier futures for all.

Thank you for the care, compassion, and dedication you bring to our community every day. Your work makes a difference in countless lives, and we are grateful for all that you do.

05/07/2026

Happy National Nurses Week! We are incredibly thankful for our amazing team of nurses at PCPH and for nurses everywhere who dedicate themselves to caring for our communities with compassion and expertise. Thank you for all that you do!