North Shore Health Department

North Shore Health Department Provides public health services for the 7 Wisconsin communities of Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, Glendale, River Hills, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay.

https://linktr.ee/nshealthdept The NSHD is guided in its work by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 10 Essential Public Health Services. These services codify the responsibilities of public health agencies in the United States to promote and protect the health of the public to prevent disease and injury. All of the NSHD’s program
and service areas incorporate the essential public hea

lth services. The NSHD has two offices, in Brown Deer and Shorewood, and residents can utilize services at either location, as well as at routinely scheduled community-based clinics. The NSHD is advised by a Board of Health with representatives from each of the seven
communities in the North Shore, as well as a medical advisor who is on staff. The Village of Brown Deer serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for the NSHD.

06/04/2026

Get to know our Health Officer, Becky Rowland!

Becky has been with the North Shore Health Department since March of 2022. A Health Officer has many roles at a health department. Watch to learn more about Becky, her role, what this role has taught her, and an inside scoop on some current Health Officer duties!

Many people have been talking about this show called The PITT. We noticed some public health moments throughout the show...
06/01/2026

Many people have been talking about this show called The PITT. We noticed some public health moments throughout the show!

If you’ve watched it or not, swipe to learn about how public health shows up in the medical field.

Leave a comment on how you see public health shows up in your community or if you noticed any other public health moments from season 1 of The PITT that we missed! Stay tuned for our take on season 2!

Big Bay Beach is now reopened after repeat test results from yesterday did not exceed threshold levels. Have a safe and ...
05/31/2026

Big Bay Beach is now reopened after repeat test results from yesterday did not exceed threshold levels. Have a safe and great weekend!

In need of a car seat or car seat check? Join us on June 6th from 9am-11am during our Kids Safety Event! Registration is...
05/29/2026

In need of a car seat or car seat check? Join us on June 6th from 9am-11am during our Kids Safety Event! Registration is required (call us or scan the QR code), as we have a limited amount of seats, but we hope to see you there!

Lyme disease is spread by ticks and is common in Wisconsin due to our naturally wooded and grassy environments. We've be...
05/22/2026

Lyme disease is spread by ticks and is common in Wisconsin due to our naturally wooded and grassy environments. We've been seeing an increase in ticks in recent years and expect an increase again in 2026.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reported that there were 6,469 cases of Lyme disease in 2024 which is the highest on record for our state. Do to changes in our climate such as more mild/shorter winters and longer and more humid spring and summers, ticks active seasons become longer as they are more able to survive our winters.

Be prepared as we enter tick season. Swipe through this post to learn more about Lyme disease prevention trips and tick removal. Contact your doctor if you develop a rash or fever within 30 days of removing a tick or after possible exposure.

05/16/2026

This week, Brook, one of our Environmental Health Specialists, presented to 4th-6th grade Milwaukee students at the Milwaukee Waters Investigation Event about how water travels to your home and educating them on lead pipes. Brook gives students tips on how to safely consume your tap water by using a water filter, running your water for 3 minutes before using it, and using cold water for drinking and cooking. The students asked great questions and left with more knowledge about their drinking water!

05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Our medical advisor, Dr. Jay Balachandran talks about the importance of treating mental health and highlighting that its just as important as physical health.
Mental health was made a priority in our community health improvement plan (CHIP) after assessment of community health needs within the North Shore of Milwaukee. Your mental health is important and it matters.
If you'd like to join our Mental Health Matters Event Series to learn about local resources that support mental health, go to our pinned post for more info! Take care of yourself and reach out to loved ones.

05/13/2026

Happy National Nurses Month! We want to shout out our incredible Public Health Nurses here at the North Shore Health Department for all the incredible work they do. We asked Ashley and Jaimie about Public Health Nursing and why these choose this area of nursing.

Public Health Nursing is unique as it broadens the scope of what’s considered a patient. Here at the North Shore Health Department, all people of the North Shore of Milwaukee are the patient.

PH Nurses investigate diseases and work hard to prevent spread or control outbreaks. They also provide vaccines for children and adults in the North Shore who are uninsured or have other barriers to accessing the vaccines they need. They also have other roles like leading our Maternal and Child Health program or monitoring children who have elevated lead levels. Our nurses are also newly in charge of our internship/educational program!

Our nurses are passionate about community health and work hard to deliver services to those who otherwise have barriers to health care and family support. Show our Public Health Nurses, Ashley, Jaimie, and Karin some love!

Address

5901 N Milwaukee River Parkway
Glendale, WI
53209

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14143712980

Website

https://linktr.ee/nshealthdept

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