Menasha Health Department

06/02/2026

June is National Safety Month! We are prioritizing safety by joining the National Safety Council (NSC) in observing this important initiative. This year, NSC is offering free weekly resources on these topics: moving safety forward, staying safe on the roads, promoting worker health, and preventing falls.

Sign up now to claim your free materials:
https://nsc.org/nsm

Join the National Safety Council in June for National Safety Month—the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace. Sign up to get your free NSM safety resources as soon as they are ready.

06/01/2026

Here comes the sun! Our bodies need time to adjust when the weather warms up. Ease into warm weather at work and play. Hydrate, seek shade, avoid peak heat, and check on others to .

Find more tips at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat.htm.

05/30/2026

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

05/29/2026

Being active by playing with your family may not only support your cardiac health, but it does your heart good by making fun family memories. Outdoor games like tag, jumping rope, and the playground obstacle course are all giggle-inducing activities.

Find resources and ideas to get your family moving at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/physical-activity/active-communities.htm -on-the-move

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05/27/2026

There’s nothing like fresh air and a good walk to help you (and the rest of your family) sleep well. Explore a new-to-you trail. Bring a field guide and look for unusual plants or birds or learn about local history on a walking tour.

Find resources and ideas to be active at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/physical-activity/active-communities.htm -on-the-move

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05/27/2026

📢We're hiring! 📢

Applications close for our full-time Public Health Nurse position on June 1st! This position works both in the health department to provide public health nursing services, as well as serve as a school nurse in the Menasha Joint School District!

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/menashawi?

We’re hiring! 📢🩺

Menasha Health Department is hiring one full-time Public Health Nurse, who is also a school nurse for the Menasha Joint School District. This position will provide public health nursing services focused on communicable disease, immunizations, chronic disease prevention, and will implement health promotion initiatives. As a school nurse, this person will provide direct care to students, oversee health plans and medications, and train school personnel on student health needs.

Apply now to join our team! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/menashawi?

05/26/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Today and everyday we honor the fallen.

As a reminder, the Menasha Health Department is CLOSED TODAY, Monday, May 25. We will re-open tomorrow at 8:00AM.

05/24/2026

It’s Don’t Fry Day! An easy way to protect your skin is to wear a broad-brimmed hat. Tightly woven fabric is best!

Learn more about protecting yourself from the sun:

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05/22/2026

Respectful communication about mental health is especially important during times of transition, including housing instability or reentry into the community. Compassionate words signal safety when people need it most. https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/permanent-supportive-housing-evidence-based-practices-ebp-kit