Jackson County Public Health is made up of a team of 10. In November, they received recognition for their work and determination in making Jackson County healthy and safe.

December is International Sharps Prevention Awareness Month. Check out this article to learn more about safe and proper disposal of sharps materials.

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.