Portage County Division of Public Health

08/31/2026

In 2025, approximately 70,000 people in the United States died from drug overdose. Each person was loved, valued, and missed.

This , we honor them through remembrance, compassion, and evidence-based action.
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08/31/2026

Join us and the many voices around the world calling to by sharing health information and safety resources, like where to get naloxone and strips, with people who use drugs.
➡ Naloxone: dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/naloxone.htm
➡ Test strips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/drug-checking.htm

08/31/2026

Approximately 105,000 American lives were lost to drug overdose in 2023.

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, we:

✅Honor those we've lost.
✅Encourage treatment & recovery.
✅Help communities build prevention capacity.

Join the many voices turning grief into collective action: http://bit.ly/4mYj3IX

For more information on Portage County Harm Reduction initiatives, visit: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1mMYAjCdT-4xuJoTmFps49EUxTlDwsis&usp=sharing

08/30/2026

Behind every successful immunization effort is a network of systems working to support healthier communities.

Immunization information systems (IIS) help strengthen public health by supporting vaccine inventory management, helping providers identify vaccination needs through clinical decision support (CDS), and providing critical information during outbreak response.

Interested in learning more about CDS and how it supports immunization efforts? Explore AIRA’s training resources: https://www.immregistries.org/aira-trainings

08/29/2026

Did you know? Immunization information systems (IIS) do more than store vaccination records.

They help healthcare providers identify vaccines patients may need, improve data quality, support vaccine ordering and inventory management, and strengthen public health response efforts.

This National Immunization Awareness Month, we're highlighting the technology that helps keep immunization programs running strong.

08/28/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month! 🤱 At Portage County Division of Public Health, we celebrate and support families on their breastfeeding journeys. Our team of certified lactation counselors is here to offer guidance, encouragement, and resources for every step of the way. Whether you’re expecting, currently breastfeeding, or looking for support, we’re here for you. Reach out to learn more about our free lactation services and how we can help you and your baby thrive!

📞715-345-5350, option 8
📧[email protected]

08/28/2026