Green Lake County Public Health

10/29/2026

👻🎃 LET’S SCARE AWAY THE STIGMA! 🎃👻

This Halloween, Green Lake County United for Prevention coalition encourages you to ditch the judgment and spread compassion. 💛

🏃Head over to the Caestecker Public Library to check out the banners of 4 brave local community members sharing their stories and their strengths, of recovery, to help reduce stigma.

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 connect us. Our experiences 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 us. Together, we can all change the conversation.

📸: Matt Faltz Photography

10/29/2026

𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

A friendly reminder to get those applications in to receive Opioid Settlement dollars to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. This funding aims to address the profound impact of the opioid epidemic through targeted interventions, community support, and long-term solutions.

Please see the request instructions document to learn if you or your organization is eligible to apply. Next deadline to apply is on 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝐒𝐓! (applications are accepted on a quarterly basis)

Link to more information and the application: https://www.greenlakecountywi.gov/opioid-funding/

10/28/2026

If you or someone you love is ready to quit, free support is just a call or click away.
💛 The WI Quit Line offers FREE coaching, text support, and ni****ne replacement to help you quit for good.
👉 Start your quit journey today: Visit WiQuitLine.org
📱 Call 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
💬 Text READY to 21586

10/27/2026

🦷If you, or someone you know, in the Green Lake County area is in need of dental care, join Noble Clinics Thursday, December 3rd as they bring their dental services on the road! 🚍

Sign up for an appointment at: https://forms.gle/Rar8tPo9q9T3tmfd9

10/27/2026

Could LEAD be the monster under the bed? 🧌Sometimes the scariest monsters are the ones you cannot see...

🧠Lead exposure from items we use every day can sneak into a child's brain, affecting learning, focus, and behavior. Damage to the brain caused by lead is irreversible and lasts a lifetime.

🎃This Halloween, protect your little pumpkins. Make sure your home is safe from these hidden dangers.

A blood lead test is the best way to know if your child has been exposed to lead.🩸
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/families.htm

10/26/2026

Don’t let your blood sugar levels frighten you this Halloween! 👻😈Learn about prediabetes and the risks here: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention-type-2/

If you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, you can start taking small steps today towards reducing your risk. The best part? You don't have to go it alone!

Take the Risk Test today: https://shorturl.at/5lLsd

▶If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes, consider joining our Diabetes Prevention Program. Call Nancy, at the Green Lake County Health Department for more information or to enroll! 📞920-294-4070

Prediabetes is your wakeup call to prevent type 2 diabetes. Find out if you're at risk.

10/25/2026

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 25-31, 2026.

children with lead poisoning usually do not look or act sick? Ask your healthcare provider about getting your child tested or reach out to us as we now provide blood lead testing.

A blood lead test is the best way to know if your child has been exposed to lead.🩸

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/families.htm

10/25/2026

We may be approaching Halloween and the holiday season – but ticks are still with us.
:
✔ Use bug spray
✔ Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes
✔ Do daily tick checks after being outside
Get more prevention tips: dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/about.htm

10/24/2026

Whether it's the drive to or , it's a perfect time to have conversations about or other drugs with your kids. These don’t need to be formal or planned out. Just choose the moment that feels right to you, like in the car!

Get talk tips and more at SmallTalksWI.org.

10/23/2026

🚨LESS THAN A TWO WEEKS LEFT TO GET YOUR APPLICATION IN FOR GREEN LAKE COUNTY ANGEL TREE 2026! 🚨

The Green Lake County Department of Health & Human Services Angel Tree Program is preparing to help make Christmas a little brighter for local children and families in need.

Families may apply directly or be referred by another party. To qualify, applicants must:
• Reside in Green Lake County
• Have a child or children between the ages of 0–18
• Have a financial need

Apply here: https://www.greenlakecountywi.gov/angel-tree-program/

❤Angel Tree has proudly served Green Lake County families for many years, providing Christmas assistance to approximately 105–110 families and more than 275 children each year.

Whether you apply, host a tree, choose an Angel, donate, or simply share this post, thank you for helping make Christmas brighter for children right here in our community!🎄🎁✨