Health

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. This…

The Lincoln County Health Department, in partnership with the Lincoln County Parenting Resource Network, is excited to host the 2nd annual Lincoln County Community Baby Shower on Thursday, May 30th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the Corpus Christi…

As of March 14, 2024, a total of 58 measles infections were reported by 17 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington. In the entire year of 2023, there…

Lincoln County Health Department with support from the Healthy Minds for Lincoln County Coalition are working with local organizations and businesses to distribute gun locks. This initiative aims to increase awareness about safe storage of firearms in effort to prevent suicide and promote child…

Lincoln County, Wisconsin - The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is offering more free medications for all Wisconsinites who want to rethink their tobacco use. The Quit Line has long sent a free two-week starter kit of nicotine patches, lozenges, or gum for eligible tobacco users. For a…

Lincoln County Health Department would like to remind community members of the risk of Blastomycosis (or “Blasto”). Although the risk of getting this fungal infection is low, every year there are individuals in Lincoln County who get Blastomycosis. Lincoln County is in the top 5 counties for the…