Food is often a central part of any holiday gathering, from family celebrations to work holiday parties, but how can you make sure to avoid food poisoning or foodborne illnesses during this festive time of year?

The annual Great American Smokeout is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2023. This event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, encourages people who currently smoke to quit - even if it' is just for one day.

Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in Wisconsin and across the United States, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Well-child visits are a time for important health screenings, to check your child’s development to make sure it is on track.

Eating disorders are a medical condition that is more prevalent in our communities that we realize. It is estimated that 8.4% of females and 2.2% of males experience an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime, with the majority of these cases starting during the teenage and early adulthood years. Eating disorders have a far-reaching impact on the body and can cause significant damage to the body’s major organs in a short period of time.

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Chances are you know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer. But there is hope, when caught in its earliest, localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, are a group of chemicals that are man-made. Since the 1950s, PFAS have been used in many consumer products and industrial processes. They have properties that resist heat, grease, and water.

Delta 8, perhaps you have heard of it or see a sign advertising it in stores, but do you really know what it is?

Every year several children in Jackson County are found to have elevated blood lead levels and lead poisoning. This condition is usually discovered when testing is done at well-child visits at the doctor’s office.

Updated COVID-19 vaccine approved and available soon, flu and RSV vaccines available statewide.

Kids are often in a hurry to grow up, but the car is one place where it’s critical to not let them get ahead of their actual growth.

When a new baby is on the way, there are so many decisions to be made. One of the most important decisions you will make is how to feed your baby.

Annual physical exams help to set the groundwork or baseline for following up with any other health concerns or questions you may have. They also help to make sure you get regular screenings to help catch health concerns early on, when they are often easier to treat.

Fall sports are in full swing for our youth, and unfortunately, a season filled with football, soccer, and other sports will include concussions for some of our youth.

The ADRC of Jackson County and Jackson County Public Health are partnering with the Lunda Community Center to offer Walk With Ease starting Monday, September 11, at the Lunda Community Center.