Juneau County Health Department

08/31/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Health Services (DHS) have released the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines consumption guidelines for fish caught from water bodies across the state.

While fish are a great source of lean protein and healthy omega-3 fats, pollutants from the water they live in and the food they eat may build up in their bodies. Some pollutants can build up to levels that can be harmful to wildlife and humans who eat fish.

DNR and DHS encourage anglers and those eating fish from Wisconsin’s waters to review the newly updated recommendations in Choose Wisely to ensure they are following current safe-eating guidelines. Anglers can also look for signage with water body-specific advisories posted at some access points to help make decisions about which fish to keep in order to minimize consuming unwanted contaminants.

Check it out here: https://widnr.widen.net/s/s6mkcq6tmr/pub_fh_824_choosewiselyhttps://widnr.widen.net/s/s6mkcq6tmr/pub_fh_824_choosewisely

08/28/2026

Data-Drop Friday: Join us for the next few Fridays as we share key findings from our latest Community Health Assessment. Each post breaks down some of the data shaping our county, from access to childcare and healthy food to mental healthcare access. This data will allow the Community Actions Teams (CATS), made up of community partners, to focus their work on creating and achieving goals to alleviate the pressure on your communities. Today's Data-Drop covers Mental Healthcare Access in Juneau County.
To provide feedback on this data, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G9BZ2W9

08/26/2026

It's almost time for the kids to head back to school. Here are a few tip for a smooth transition back into the school year.

08/24/2026

This Wednesday & Thursday!
It's that time of year again for the Children, Youth, and Families unit's free back-to-school 🎒👕 Clothing Drive! Items to include gently used clothing, bedding, shoes, and school gear.
🗓 Wednesday, August 26th, and Thursday, August 27th
🕘 W 9am to 4pm & Th 9am to 2pm
🏦 200 Hickory Street, 2nd floor (right off the lobby in room 206), Mauston

📣 Calling all Juneau County families! 📣

It's that time of year again for the Children, Youth, and Families unit's free back-to-school 🎒👕 Clothing Drive! Items to include gently used clothing, bedding, shoes, and school gear.

🗓 Wednesday, August 26th, and Thursday, August 27th
🕘 W 9am to 4pm & Th 9am to 2pm
🏦 200 Hickory Street, 2nd floor (right off the lobby in room 206), Mauston

08/24/2026

The first day of school is right around the corner. Here are a few tips to keep kids safe this school year.

08/21/2026

Data-Drop Friday: Join us for the next few Fridays as we share key findings from our latest Community Health Assessment. Each post breaks down some of the data shaping our county, from access to childcare and healthy food to mental healthcare access. This data will allow the Community Actions Teams (CATS), made up of community partners, to focus their work on creating and achieving goals to alleviate the pressure on your communities. Today's Data-Drop covers Affordable Housing in Juneau County.
To provide feedback on this data, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G9BZ2W9

08/14/2026

Data-Drop Friday: Join us for the next few Fridays as we share key findings from our latest Community Health Assessment. Each post breaks down some of the data shaping our county, from access to childcare and healthy food to mental healthcare access. This data will allow the Community Actions Teams (CATS), made up of community partners, to focus their work on creating and achieving goals to alleviate the pressure on your communities. Today's Data-Drop covers Access to Affordable Healthy foods in Juneau County.

To provide feedback on this data, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G9BZ2W9

08/13/2026

Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson's statement on the federal executive order regarding the routine childhood vaccination schedule. Follow Wisconsin Department of Health Services to stay informed.

Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson's statement on the federal executive order regarding the routine childhood vaccination schedule –

08/11/2026

There is still plenty of summer left, but why not get your flu shot on the calendar? Check out the flyer below for more information. These are walk-in clinics; no appointment necessary. If you have any questions, contact Nurse Sadie at (608) 847-9587.

08/11/2026

🍎 LFPA Food Distribution This Wednesday! 🍎

Our next LFPA food distribution is happening Wednesday, August 12th at 4:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park (Juneau County Fairgrounds).

This week’s distribution will not only include delicious locally grown produce and ground beef, but also apples from Jasper Apples🍎

📍 1001 Division Street, Mauston
⏰ 4:00 PM – Until Gone
🏠 Open to Juneau County residents
✅ No income eligibility requirements

Food is available while supplies last.

Juneau County Land and Water
Hearts For Hope Foundation
Orange Cat Community Farm
Meadowlark Community Farm
Bigalke Outdoor Enterprises LLC
Jasper Apples
Powers Family Farm
Summit Ridge Farms
Wagenson Teel Beef