Oneida County Public Health

The goal is having healthier employees as a chronic disease prevention and management coalition is hosting another Worksite Wellness Summit.The coalition…

So far no reported cases of West Nile Virus in the Northwoods.It's an infection spread to people by the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus.…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Oneida County Public Health Nurse Charlotte Ahrens says the disease is widespread..."....excluding cancer of the…

Wisconsin could soon have its first confirmed cases of a respiratory-and-stomach virus that has hospitalized hundreds of children throughout the nation.…

Health officials are discussing a recent upswing in cases of mumps and measles breaking out in parts of the nation. Those mostly childhood afflictions had…

Valentine’s Day may be over but there are still plenty of ways to take care of your heart.February is Heart Health Month.Oneida County Public Health…

It’s National Radon Week. Health officials are reminding people to get their homes tested for the dangerous gas to prevent long term exposure.Oneida…

County health departments treat the ills of the public, but they also are concerned about the safety of children to and from school. Public Health Nurse…

National Public Radio recently reported a number of tuberculosis cases were confirmed in the Sheboygan area this spring. A Northwoods public health nurse…