Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

This International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those lost to overdose, support those impacted by substance use, and connect our community with life-saving resources.

Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it can make all the difference during an opioid overdose.

Want to learn how? Join us for a free naloxone training and learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose—no medical experience needed.

Be the difference in an emergency. Register here by September 8th: https://wophd.readyop.com/fs/4cVq/91ee2ccf

08/29/2026

Join us tomorrow, August 30th, and Monday, August 31st for International Overdose Awareness Day as we connect individuals with life-saving resources, remember those lost to overdose, and support those impacted by substance use.

All are welcome.

08/27/2026

Carrying naloxone can save a life. Being prepared can make all the difference during an overdose emergency.

Free naloxone is available at the health department and the harm reduction vending machine located at Moraine Park Technical College (2151 N Main St., West Bend, WI 53090).

For more information on how to safely dispose of expired naloxone, visit:https://washozwi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Medication-Disposal-March-2026.pdf and https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/drug-take-back-day.htm

Use it. Replace it. Save lives.

08/24/2026

As summer winds down, it’s not just about shopping for new backpacks and pencils — it’s about preparing our kids emotionally and mentally for the school year ahead.

Let’s make sure our children feel ready, resilient, and reassured.

Mental wellness is just as important as academic readiness.

For more information, visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children

08/21/2026

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Illegally manufactured fentanyl is involved in nearly 70% of overdose deaths, and even a small amount can be deadly.

Fentanyl test strips can detect fentanyl in minutes and help reduce the risk of overdose.

Need test strips? Visit the Harm Reduction Vending Machine at Moraine Park Technical College (2151 N. Main St., West Bend) for FREE fentanyl test strips and other lifesaving supplies.

08/21/2026

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08/20/2026

In 2024 Meningitis ACWY was added to school immunization requirements in Wisconsin. This vaccine is administered to students entering 7th and 12th grade.

To check your child’s vaccination record, visit: https://www.dhfswir.org/PR/clientSearch.do?language=en

For more information on the vaccine, visit:https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/vis/meningococcal_acwy.pdf

08/17/2026

Summer season is mosquito season in Wisconsin.

Learn more about protecting yourself, your family, and your neighbors: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/bite-prevention.htm