Door County Public Health

07/29/2026

Have you checked out the summer passport program yet? There's still time to play along! We partner with the Door County Library and their summer reading program to offer this fun, free family activity! Grab your passport today and get exploring!

We have great prizes in store, including gift cards for DirtZone RC Playground and Kwik Trip! Turn in your completed passport by 8/31 to be entered to win!

Door County Mental Wellness

07/29/2026

UPDATE 7/30/26: Otumba beach is open

BEACH CLOSURE NOTICE: Otumba beach is closed today (07/29/26) due to elevated bacteria levels. Signs will be posted. To monitor status and check statuses of other beaches, visit wibeaches.us or call 920-746-5960.

07/29/2026

Stigma thrives in silence. Every time someone speaks openly about their mental health—whether it's in a therapy office, a group chat, or an honest conversation with a friend—it makes it a little easier for the next person to do the same. Keep talking. It matters more than you know.

Visit doorcounty.crediblemind.com/lists/mental-health-challenges-and-stigma

07/27/2026

Join our team! Door County Public Health is hiring a Public Health Nurse (BSN/RN)! Looking for a meaningful change—or know someone who would be a great fit for our team?

In this role, you’ll make a significant impact by supporting disease control programs and broader public health initiatives. Join a balanced, team oriented workplace with a consistent weekday schedule and excellent county benefits.

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/doorcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/870

07/26/2026

Today (Sunday) at 2:00 pm! Consider brining non-perishable food items for Lakeshore Community Action Program's food pantry and join in the fun!

07/25/2026

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Do you know the signs of drowning? It is sadly a common cause of death in kids and can happen in any amount of water. Learn more: https://www.safekids.org/watersafety

07/24/2026

Earlier this year, our Mental Health Focus Group accepted a donation from the Mental Health Support Fund to expand 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline awareness. Banners throughout the community were one way we did this. Here are photos of a few of the 10 banners.

Thank you Door County Community Foundation and United Way of Door County for helping us coordinate these efforts!

Door County Mental Wellness 💚🧠

07/24/2026

🦇Check out these tips from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in case you find a bat in your home.🦇

This time of year, bat pups are learning to navigate the night skies and sometimes end up in places they didn’t mean to. These new fuzzy fliers are learning how to independently feed, fly and find roosts for the first time.

The little brown bat pup in this photo is about 1 month old and was found by DNR staff. Sometimes, bat pups fly into in living spaces or roost in the open. If you find a bat flying in your living space, try and secure the bat in a single room. Open a window or door to the outside and wait for the bat to leave on its own. If it does not leave, wait for the bat to tire and land. Place a box over the bat and slide a piece of paper or cardboard behind it. Take the bat outside and release it.

More information about what to do if you find a bat in your living space can be found here: https://widnr.widen.net/view/pdf/z9b8rsaulv/NH_Bats_Exclusion_ADA.pdf?t.download=true&u=kkadwx

Remember, you should avoid handling any wild animal unless absolutely necessary. If you do, wear heavy leather gloves.

07/22/2026

UPDATE 7/23/26: All beaches are open.

BEACH CLOSURE NOTICE: Ephraim and Jackson Harbor beaches are is closed today (07/22/26) due to elevated bacteria levels. There are a handful of other beaches under advisory. Signs will be posted. To monitor status and check statuses of other beaches, visit wibeaches.us or call 920-746-5960.

07/22/2026

A free, fun family event in Sturgeon Bay this weekend being put on by our partners at Lakeshore Community Action Program.