Monroe County Health Department

06/03/2026

Today is World Bicycle 🚲 Day! We’re lucky in Monroe County to have the Elroy Sparta State Trail and so many other amazing places to ride. Whether you bike every day 🗓 or haven’t used your bike in years, take advantage of the great weather 🌞 and get outside for a ride 🚵!
🔗https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/elroysparta

06/02/2026

Are you serving food 🍛 in Monroe County? Most food establishments in Wisconsin are required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) 📜 to help ensure safe food handling and prevent foodborne illness 🤢. Certification must be renewed every five 5️⃣ years. If you have questions❓or need guidance, contact 📲 the Monroe County Health Department at 608 269 8666.

06/01/2026

WIC farmers market checks are available, see the post for more information!

Summer is here, and so are the WIC farmers market checks! 🍅🥦🫜

These checks can be used at approved markets and farmstands to purchase locally-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. If you are interested in receiving these checks, please contact the Monroe County WIC office by calling 608-269-8671 or texting 608-352-8293.

To see an updated list of locations in Monroe County that you can use these checks at, check out the farmers market section on our website: https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/health-department/our-services/wic.

06/01/2026

We had a great time at yesterday’s Norwalk Bike 🚲 Rodeo! We fitted and distributed 85 bike helmets ⛑ to participating kids and handed out prizes 🎁 to those who arrived already wearing theirs. A big thank you to Norwalk for hosting such a fantastic event!
Norwalk Public Library Village of Norwalk

05/29/2026

Did you know swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with diarrhea germs can make you sick for up to 3 weeks? Don’t swallow water at the pool. Protect yourself. Don’t swallow water you swim or play in.
🔗Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/

05/28/2026

Making sure you use safe storage to keep dangerous household items out of reach of children is important to reduce preventable injuries and deaths. Follow these 5 simple tips to make sure items are stored safely.
🔗Learn more about safe storage of:
- Medication: https://www.safekids.org/medicinesafety
- Household Items: https://www.safekids.org/poisonsafety
- Guns: https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/guns

05/27/2026

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: https://988lifeline.org/

05/27/2026

? Last year, DHS collected 639 Tick ID surveys. This year, the service is open again! Get information about a you’ve collected with our Tick ID Service:
➡ Scan this QR code
➡ Use this link: www.surveygizmo.com/s3/6834973/Tick-Identification

? Last year, we collected 639 Tick ID surveys. This year, the service is open again! Get information about a you’ve collected with our Tick ID Service:
➡ Scan this QR code
➡ Use this link: www.surveygizmo.com/s3/6834973/Tick-Identification

05/26/2026

With temperatures in the high 80s this week, it is a good time to remind everyone that it's never ok to leave a child alone in a car, not even for a minute, and not even with the window cracked or the car running. This graphic shows how quickly temperatures can rise inside a car. Always check your backseat!

Here's a reminder to never leave a child in the back seat — not even for a minute.

Inside your car, 90° can feel like 109° in just 10 minutes. 🔥🌡️

05/26/2026

Home is a safe space to relax, play, and enjoy spending time with family. Accidents happen, especially as kids start to discover new things. Some of these turn into more serious injuries that are preventable, learn about what you can do to help ensure that your family can be healthy, active, and safe at home. Follow these 5 simples tips and learn more at https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_venues/home