Iron County Health Department-WI

Iron County Health Department-WI The Iron County Health Department is here to serve the residents of Iron County, Wisconsin. Learn more about public health by visiting the links that follow.

Public health makes sure that:

We learn ways to improve our own health, and learn to avoid behaviors that lead to chronic disease, disability and early death;
Our children are protected against lead poisoning and pregnant women are aware of the harmful effects associated with exposure to mercury and other hazardous substances;
We know when to see our health care provider and know which screening

tests we should receive;
A record is maintained of every birth, death, marriage, divorce and adoption that occurs in Wisconsin so that we can prove the details of these important events;
Our children get preventive care for their teeth that helps prevent decay;
Children and adults get their immunizations on time;
Pregnant women and new mothers have access to nutritious foods for themselves and their babies;
Mothers and fathers have the parenting skills to do a better job of parenting and our children thrive;
Fewer babies die in infancy;
There are properly trained first responders, EMTs and paramedics to serve us in emergencies;
Fewer of us get sick, suffer injury or disability;
Communicable disease outbreaks are discovered early and interventions applied quickly;
New residents gain access to the necessary health services quickly;
Our restaurants use appropriate sanitation practices, our hotels and motels are clean and safe, and public swimming pools do not spread disease;
We know how to protect our families in emergencies and have access to resources to help us recover from flooding, severe weather and tornadoes. Modern public health practice requires multidisciplinary teams of professionals including physicians specializing in public health/community medicine/infectious disease, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, public health nurses, medical microbiologists, environmental health officers, dental hygienists, dietitians and nutritionists, health inspectors, veterinarians, public health engineers, public health lawyers, sociologists, community development workers, communications officers, and others. Public health is always working to make Wisconsin a place with healthy people in healthy communities.

STRONGBODIES IS BACK! Ready to build strength, stay active, and feel your best as you age? StrongBodies is a fun, eviden...
09/02/2026

STRONGBODIES IS BACK!

Ready to build strength, stay active, and feel your best as you age? StrongBodies is a fun, evidence-based exercise and nutrition program designed for midlife and older adults.

We’re offering two class locations, Hurley and Springstead! Whether you’re new to StrongBodies or a returning participant, we’d love to have you join us.

📍 Hurley classes begin September 8
📍 Springstead classes are ongoing

Classes are just $30, or $25 for repeat attendees, with convenient on-site registration.

👉 See the flyer for all the details and call 715-561-2191 with questions.

Build strength. Stay active. Live well!

Take a little time for your health!Stop by our Walk-In Clinic on Wednesday, September 2, from 9–11 AM. No appointment ne...
09/01/2026

Take a little time for your health!

Stop by our Walk-In Clinic on Wednesday, September 2, from 9–11 AM. No appointment needed!

Blood Pressure Check – FREE
Lipid Panel – $20
Fasting Blood Sugar – $5
A1C – $15
Hemoglobin – $5

Fasting after midnight is recommended for fasting blood sugar testing.

📍 Iron County Health Department
210 5th Ave N, Hurley, WI
📞 715-561-2191

Overdose is preventable. You can help by:-Learning the signs of overdose.-Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it.-P...
08/31/2026

Overdose is preventable. You can help by:

-Learning the signs of overdose.
-Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it.
-Promoting respect by using person-centered language.
-Supporting access to treatment and recovery services.
-Sharing evidence-based overdose prevention resources.

This International Overdose Awareness Day, the conversation is still needed and every action can help save lives.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3U0adRS

Two weeks left!If you haven't taken our community health survey yet, now's the time. Your answers help decide where to f...
08/31/2026

Two weeks left!

If you haven't taken our community health survey yet, now's the time. Your answers help decide where to focus resources and programs over the next three years.

Take it here: https://eitshffjfac.typeform.com/to/m5B3tvHc
Plus, you can enter to win a $50 gift card just for completing it.

Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties are collecting important information about how our communities view their area's health.

Happy to be back in the pick-up line at school? This message is for you. Kids and people with asthma and other condition...
08/31/2026

Happy to be back in the pick-up line at school? This message is for you. Kids and people with asthma and other conditions can be affected by emissions from idling engines. For everyone’s health, please don’t idle while waiting for your child. Turn your engine off instead. Better yet, learn how to help your school become idle-free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l16s60FiXaE

🎨A huge thank you to Ashlyn for sharing her talent and helping bring more color, warmth, and creativity into our Health ...
08/28/2026

🎨A huge thank you to Ashlyn for sharing her talent and helping bring more color, warmth, and creativity into our Health Department. We love seeing young people use their gifts in ways that make our community a little brighter.

Check out today's Iron County Miner featuring Iron County Youth Leadership Council member and artist Ashlyn Skahill.

Ashlyn created incredible new murals for the Iron County Health Department-WI, a project that is part of a youth internship supported by a Baldwin Foundation Wisconsin Idea Grant.

Great job, Ashlyn! 🍀🎨

👉Still thinking about it? This is your sign.If you’re an RN who’s ready for something different, work that is meaningful...
08/28/2026

👉Still thinking about it? This is your sign.

If you’re an RN who’s ready for something different, work that is meaningful, varied, connected to your community, and can fit better with family life, public health might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

No two days are quite the same. You’ll work with families, children, schools, community partners and residents across Iron County, while helping prevent problems before they become crises.

There are only a couple days left to apply. Don’t talk yourself out of it before you even explore the possibility.

Take the chance. Apply today. Come make an impact with us.

We’re Hiring a Public Health Nurse!

Looking for nursing work with purpose, variety, and a strong connection to your community?

Iron County Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join our small, collaborative team. This position supports children, families, and vulnerable community members through education, care coordination, prevention, and connection to local resources.

The Public Health Nurse leads our Birth to Three and Reproductive Health programs and works across other areas such as immunizations, maternal and child health, emergency preparedness, jail health, communicable disease, injury prevention, and chronic disease prevention.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, dependable, organized, comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and ready to build meaningful relationships throughout Iron County.

Applicants must hold a current Wisconsin RN license and meet Wisconsin’s educational requirements for public health nursing.

Make an impact where you live. Join Iron County Public Health.

Learn more and apply: https://www.co.iron.wi.gov/

Iron County is an equal opportunity employer.

Parents, consider this question: Would I trust my child to safely handle a moped🛵? If the answer is no, they may not be ...
08/27/2026

Parents, consider this question: Would I trust my child to safely handle a moped🛵? If the answer is no, they may not be ready for an e-bike or e-scooter.

⚠️ Higher speeds mean higher risk.⚠️

E-bikes 🚲 and e-scooters 🛴can travel much faster than traditional bikes. For kids and teens, that extra speed means less time to react and a greater chance that a crash could result in a serious head or brain injury.

Children’s Wisconsin recommends:
✔️ Kids under 12 should not ride e-bikes, e-scooters or e-motos.
✔️ Ages 12–15 should ride only a Class 1 e-bike, and only if they are ready and able to ride safely.

🚴‍♂️And don’t overlook the helmet. A properly fitted helmet should be rated for the speed and type of ride. A standard bike helmet may not be enough for higher-speed e-bikes and scooters.

Before they ride, make sure they understand the speed, the rules of the road and the importance of the right helmet.

Our own Dr. Nicholas Kuehnel recently spoke with NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas about the rise in serious e-bike and e-scooter injuries among kids and teens 🚲🚨🩼

At American Family Children’s Hospital, related pediatric ED visits increased nearly 5x this spring compared to last year. Higher speeds can mean more serious injuries, including head injuries, fractures, and severe bleeding.

It’s an important reminder of the role our Pediatric Emergency Medicine team plays every day in providing specialized emergency care for kids when they need it most, while helping families and communities prevent injuries before they happen.

➡️ Watch the NBC News story: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/e-bike-injuries-surge-in-kids-and-teens-268742725999

A decision you make for your child today can help protect them in the future.HPV vaccination is cancer prevention.HPV is...
08/20/2026

A decision you make for your child today can help protect them in the future.

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention.

HPV is common, and some infections can lead to cancer. The good news is that the HPV vaccine can prevent more than 90% of HPV-related cancers when given at the recommended ages.

Vaccines are available at your child’s well visit or here at the Iron County Health Department. Learn more about the HPV vaccine at https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292

08/20/2026

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

Address

210 5th Avenue N
Hurley, WI
54534

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

(715) 561-2191

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