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WashCo Wellness: Safe Summer ChecklistHealthy living is about more than just eating well and staying active, it’s also a...
06/02/2026

WashCo Wellness: Safe Summer Checklist
Healthy living is about more than just eating well and staying active, it’s also about staying safe. This challenge invites families to team up and check off simple, smart actions that support a healthy and safe summer.
At the end of June, submit your results at www.healthywashco.org/events for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
More information is available at HealthyWashCo.org. Deadline to enter is July 4, 2026.
Simple Actions. Stronger Living. Healthier Together. 💚 See less

Did you know about 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes? Take action during CPR and AED Awareness Wee...
06/01/2026

Did you know about 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes? Take action during CPR and AED Awareness Week to learn how to save a life with the steps of hands-only CPR! Visit https://cpr.heart.org/ to learn more.

Swimming and other water activities are great ways to be active, have fun, and live a healthy life. However, they are no...
05/28/2026

Swimming and other water activities are great ways to be active, have fun, and live a healthy life. However, they are not risk free. There can be germs in the water that can make you sick and lead to waterborne illnesses. The highest number of waterborne illnesses happen during the summer months. This is because more people go swimming and enjoy other water-related activities during that time.
To learn more about healthy swimming, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/healthy-swimming.htm

Four cases of have been confirmed in this year. And while mpox is rare, this cluster is a good reminder about , esp...
05/28/2026

Four cases of have been confirmed in this year. And while mpox is rare, this cluster is a good reminder about , especially if you have a higher risk of getting sick.
➡ Get details: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/052726.htm
➡ Learn more about mpox: dhs.wisconsin.gov/mpox/index.htm

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. 💚...
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

May 24th is Don't Fry Day! An easy way to protect your skin is to wear a broad-brimmed hat. Tightly woven fabric is best...
05/23/2026

May 24th is 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrZRlNdfEz4

People all across Wisconsin are choosing to step up and help prevent fatal opioid overdoses. Washburn County Public Heal...
05/17/2026

People all across Wisconsin are choosing to step up and help prevent fatal opioid overdoses. Washburn County Public Health can provide naloxone at no cost.
Find naloxone near you: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/naloxone.htm

Here comes the sun! ☀ When the weather changes, don’t forget that our bodies need time to acclimatize to warm weather. D...
05/16/2026

Here comes the sun! ☀ When the weather changes, don’t forget that our bodies need time to acclimatize to warm weather. During those first days of the warm season is a critical time to think about staying cool and hydrated at work and play. Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat-safety.htm

May is Foster Care Month! Foster families play a crucial role in supporting resilient families and reunification. This m...
05/15/2026

May is Foster Care Month!
Foster families play a crucial role in supporting resilient families and reunification. This month, join us in recognizing and celebrating foster families as essential partners in the safety and well-being of children, families and communities across Wisconsin.
Read Governor Evers's 2026 Foster Care Month proclamation here https://tinyurl.com/y7mu5v5c

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