Crawford County Health and Human Services

09/03/2026

Feeling burned out? Try a morning routine reset.

If you’re experiencing high levels of work-related stress, you’re not alone. Nearly two-thirds of American employees report experiencing burnout.

A morning routine reset can be a simple way to start your day with more intention and less stress. Try:

☀️ Get up a little earlier and avoid reaching for your phone right away
💧 Drink some water and eat a nourishing breakfast
🚶 Take a short walk or stretch
🧘 Give yourself a few quiet minutes before the day gets busy

You don’t need a perfect morning routine - you just need one that helps you feel more prepared for the day ahead.

Need more ideas? Check out https://crawfordcounty.crediblemind.com/topics/burnout

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Join Vernon Health TONIGHT for an evening focused on what makes our communities special — families, neighbors and time together.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Vernon Health – Soldiers Grove - 102 Sunbeam Blvd W.

🍽️ FREE food
🎯 Kids’ games & activities
👋 Meet new Vernon Health providers
🏥 See our expanding Soldiers Grove space
💚 Fun for the whole family!

Free and open to the entire community — everyone is welcome!
LEARN MORE: https://www.vmh.org/event/family-fun-night-soldier-grove/

Come make some memories with us as we celebrate healthy families and a healthy community.

08/26/2026

📢 We’re Hiring at Crawford County Health & Human Services!

Crawford County Health & Human Services has three full-time opportunities for people who want to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and community members.

🤝 Community Support Program (CSP) Case Manager
💰 $29.28–$35.68/hour
Provide case management and support to individuals participating in the Community Support Program, helping people connect with services and resources and work toward greater stability and independence.

👨‍👩‍👧 Youth Justice Parenting Education Case Worker
💰 $29.28–$34.15/hour
Support youth and families involved with the youth justice system by providing parenting education, case management, and resources designed to strengthen families and promote positive outcomes.

👶 Birth to 3 & Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Social Worker
💰 $30.28–$34.15/hour
Work with children and families through the Birth to 3 and CLTS programs, helping connect families with services and supports that promote children’s development, well-being, and success.

📍 Apply by September 4, 2026
Submit your resume and the Crawford County Employment Application to:
Crawford County Health & Human Services Department
225 N. Beaumont Rd Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 Attn: Dan McWilliams, Director
Or email to: [email protected]

👉 Learn more about each position and apply online:
https://www.crawfordcountywi.gov/jobs

08/25/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join us for the Su***de Awareness Color Run/Walk 2026 on Saturday, September 19, 2026! 💙

Come together with our community to raise awareness, show support, remember those we’ve lost, and remind others that they are never alone.

For more info and to register: https://www.crossingrivers.org/classes-and-events/events/su***de-awareness-color-runwalk-2026/

Make a meaningful splash in our community! 🎨✨

We are looking for local businesses, organizations, and vendors to partner with us for the 2026 Su***de Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk. By becoming a sponsor or setting up a vendor booth, you directly support crucial mental health resources and su***de prevention initiatives right here in our region.

Ready to make a difference? Explore our sponsorship levels, vendor opportunities, and donation options today.

Learn more and register 👇
https://www.crossingrivers.org/forms/2026-su***de-color-run-sponsorship-opportunities-and-donations/

Driftless Region Mental Health Coalition Crawford County Public Health Prairie du Chien Police Department Crossing Rivers Health Foundation
Prairie du Chien High School

08/21/2026

The Grant County Health Department has been working on mosquito surveillance through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. It is important to note that one of our recent collections has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Please visit the sites below for more information on how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your animals from West Nile Virus.

https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/prevention/index.html
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/bite-prevention.htm

08/21/2026

⚠️ Health alert: Seventeen Wisconsinites have become ill with Salmonella and/or E. coli after eating alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. One person was hospitalized.

The affected sprouts were distributed to restaurants and grocery stores. Check your refrigerator or pantry, and do not eat these sprouts if you have them.

➡️ Get the details from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/082026a.htm

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

08/19/2026

Parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12—this one’s for you! Free of charge, attend from your own home over Zoom. Learn about Raising Resilient Children, Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits, Dealing with Disobedience, and Hassle‑Free Mealtimes. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/qytja0